#C3ED2A Hex Color
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Reach for this neon lime when a sports brand, energy drink label, or gaming interface needs instant energy. #c3ed2a is highly saturated and light, so it glows against dark backgrounds but washes out next to white. Treat it as a small accent in your palette rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 15.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c3ed2a
What is #c3ed2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3ed2a is rgb(195, 237, 42), in HSL hsl(73, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 82%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c3ed2a?
Dark anchors like charcoal and deep navy give #c3ed2a the contrast it needs without glare. For a softer palette, muted olive or warm taupe tones keep the lime from overpowering everything around it.
Is #c3ed2a readable on white or black?
#c3ed2a has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.46:1 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.