#C3EF4A Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #c3ef4a is a light lime with yellow-green undertones and a sparkling, neon edge. Its fresh energy suits nature brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep violet rather than a full background. The hex code #c3ef4a supports clear black text at about 15.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c3ef4a
What is #c3ef4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3ef4a is rgb(195, 239, 74), in HSL hsl(76, 84%, 61%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 69%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c3ef4a?
#c3ef4a pairs well with charcoal, deep violet, navy, and muted olive, which ground its bright yellow-green energy without competing for attention, especially when the lime is reserved for buttons, highlights, icons, or other small focal accents.
Does #c3ef4a read as warm or cool?
#c3ef4a reads as a warm-leaning lime because its strong yellow-green undertone pushes it closer to yellow than blue-green, while its high brightness and saturation give the shade a lively, fresh, and energetic appearance.
Is #c3ef4a readable on white or black?
#c3ef4a has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.76:1 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.