#C3E09C Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pale lime feels airy and delicate due to its high lightness and low chroma. Because black text offers excellent contrast against this shade, it functions well as a background for clean, minimalist UI designs. The hex code for this color is #c3e09c. Use it alongside deep charcoal grays to ground the color without losing its inherent softness and freshness.
Questions about #c3e09c
What is #c3e09c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3e09c is rgb(195, 224, 156), in HSL hsl(86, 52%, 75%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 30%, 12%.
Is #c3e09c considered a warm or cool green?
This pale lime leans warm due to its yellow base, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling aggressive. Pair it with charcoal or dark gray text to maintain readability while grounding the brightness of the shade.
What design styles work best with #c3e09c?
Because of its airy quality, #c3e09c excels in minimalist or nature-inspired branding where you need a soft, non-intrusive backdrop. It provides a fresh, organic feeling that stays professional without overwhelming your primary content or UI elements.
Is #c3e09c readable on white or black?
#c3e09c has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.46:1 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.