#C3EF99 Hex Color
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This pastel lime has high luminosity and a soft, airy quality. Because it feels light and fresh, #c3ef99 serves best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a modern, high-contrast look that keeps text legible. As a hex code, #c3ef99 provides excellent readability with black, making it a safe choice for UI elements requiring clear accessibility.
Questions about #c3ef99
What is #c3ef99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3ef99 is rgb(195, 239, 153), in HSL hsl(91, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 36%, 6%.
How can I use #c3ef99 in a UI design?
#c3ef99 functions best as a subtle background highlight or a soft UI accent rather than a primary text color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate text to maintain strong readability while keeping a fresh, modern aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #c3ef99?
This light pastel lime balances well against high-contrast, neutral darks like charcoal or deep navy. For a more organic, earthy scheme, consider grounding the lightness of #c3ef99 with accents of terracotta or warm olive tones.
Is #c3ef99 readable on white or black?
#c3ef99 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.