#C3E568 Hex Color

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#c3e568 is a high-energy yellow-green that brings a sharp, artificial brightness to any layout. Because it is so saturated, use it as an accent rather than a base to avoid overwhelming the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, moody purples, which ground its neon intensity. Black text provides excellent readability against this hex code. If you are experimenting with mixing pink for a bold, retro palette, this lime shade adds the necessary pop.

Questions about #c3e568

What is #c3e568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3e568 is rgb(195, 229, 104), in HSL hsl(76, 71%, 65%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 55%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c3e568?
Because #c3e568 is so highly saturated, it pairs best with deep, grounding tones like charcoal or navy to balance the intensity. Using it against dark neutrals creates a sharp contrast that keeps the layout from becoming overwhelming.
Is #c3e568 readable on white or black?
#c3e568 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.72:1 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.