#C1E68D Hex Color
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Fresh and softly luminous, #c1e68d is a pastel lime green with yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its gentle brightness suits spring branding, nature-led packaging, baby products, and energetic sports or gaming interfaces, though it can wash out beside white. Use it as a supporting background with dark green or navy text; the hex code #c1e68d provides about 15:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #c1e68d
What is #c1e68d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1e68d is rgb(193, 230, 141), in HSL hsl(85, 64%, 73%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 39%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c1e68d?
#c1e68d pairs well with black, deep navy, and dark green, which ground its light lime tone; warmer accents such as terracotta can add contrast, while pale colors may reduce definition.
Does #c1e68d read warm or cool?
#c1e68d looks warm-leaning rather than cool because its yellow undertones give the pastel green a sunny cast; that warmth suits spring visuals and nature-focused designs without the sharper feel of blue-based lime.
Is #c1e68d readable on white or black?
#c1e68d has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.97:1 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.