#C0E979 Hex Color
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Bright, light, and sharply saturated, this lime reads electric rather than leafy. The hex code #c0e979 works best as an accent or highlight, since it can wash out next to white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Its glow suits energy drinks, sports branding, and gaming interfaces, and black text stays readable on top at roughly 15:1.
Questions about #c0e979
What is #c0e979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0e979 is rgb(192, 233, 121), in HSL hsl(82, 72%, 69%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 48%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c0e979?
Charcoal and deep navy ground #c0e979 best, since dark neutrals let its brightness stand out. Muted plum or slate blue also work when you want a softer pairing.
Is #c0e979 readable on white or black?
#c0e979 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.