#C1F497 Hex Color
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Reach for this light lime when a design needs energy without noise. The hex code #c1f497 is bright and highly saturated, with a fresh, glowing quality that suits sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming UI. It works best as an accent, since a full background can feel loud. Black text on it hits about 16.7:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #c1f497
What is #c1f497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1f497 is rgb(193, 244, 151), in HSL hsl(93, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 38%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #c1f497?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its brightness, while plum adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pale yellows and soft whites, which wash the green out.
Is #c1f497 readable on white or black?
#c1f497 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.65:1 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.