#C1F9A9 Hex Color
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#c1f9a9 is a pastel lime with a soft, luminous glow. Its high lightness keeps it gentle instead of electric, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast; black text on #c1f9a9 reads at about 17.4:1, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant base for fresh, friendly layouts.
Questions about #c1f9a9
What is #c1f9a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1f9a9 is rgb(193, 249, 169), in HSL hsl(102, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 32%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c1f9a9?
Deep, grounded tones work best: navy and charcoal give this pastel lime the contrast it lacks on its own. Warm earth tones like terracotta also flatter its yellow undertone without clashing.
Is #c1f9a9 readable on white or black?
#c1f9a9 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.39:1 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.