#C3E589 Hex Color
A luminous and energetic pastel lime
This pastel lime is highly luminous with a yellow-leaning, sparkling quality. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #c3e589 functions best as a pop of color rather than a primary background. It looks especially sharp paired with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its energy. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade for accessible typography and UI elements.
Questions about #c3e589
What is #c3e589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3e589 is rgb(195, 229, 137), in HSL hsl(82, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 40%, 10%.
How can I effectively use #c3e589 in my design?
#c3e589 functions best as a high-energy accent rather than a primary background because of its extreme luminosity. To keep your design readable and grounded, pair this vibrant lime with strong, dark neutrals like charcoal or navy blue.
Is #c3e589 readable on white or black?
#c3e589 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.88:1 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.