#C2E38E Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel lime when a project needs a spring background or a soft banner that still feels fresh. Its hex code is #c2e38e. High lightness and a milky yellow-green undertone keep it glowing instead of loud, so it works best as a dominant base with dark text on top. Black type hits about 14.7:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA. It flatters muted terracotta and deep plum accents.
Questions about #c2e38e
What is #c2e38e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2e38e is rgb(194, 227, 142), in HSL hsl(83, 60%, 72%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 37%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #c2e38e?
Muted terracotta and deep plum bring out its soft warmth, while navy keeps it crisp. Pale grays wash it out, so anchor it with darker supporting tones.
Is #c2e38e readable on white or black?
#c2e38e has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.67:1 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.