#C3E090 Hex Color
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This unsaturated lime creates a soft, glowing backdrop that feels both youthful and organic. Because it is highly legible against black text, #c3e090 works well as a subtle UI background rather than a bold primary color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground the shade and prevent it from appearing too washed out in digital layouts.
Questions about #c3e090
What is #c3e090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3e090 is rgb(195, 224, 144), in HSL hsl(82, 56%, 72%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 36%, 12%.
How should #c3e090 be used in web design?
Use #c3e090 as a subtle background element rather than a primary call-to-action button, as its low saturation can feel washed out. It creates a soft, youthful aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep slate text for better readability and visual grounding.
Which colors complement #c3e090 for a balanced palette?
Is #c3e090 readable on white or black?
#c3e090 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.38:1 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.