#C3F28E Hex Color
Electric and high-energy lime chartreuse
This high-saturation chartreuse feels electric and immediate. Because #c3f28e is so bright, it can overwhelm large backgrounds but works perfectly as a punchy accent color in gaming interfaces or sports branding. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal greys to ground its energy. Black text provides excellent readability against this base, making it a functional choice for high-contrast UI elements.
Questions about #c3f28e
What is #c3f28e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3f28e is rgb(195, 242, 142), in HSL hsl(88, 79%, 75%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 41%, 5%.
Does #c3f28e work well for website text?
#c3f28e is generally too bright and low-contrast for readable body text on white backgrounds. Use it sparingly as a highlight color for buttons or small UI elements, and always pair it with charcoal or black text to ensure sufficient visual accessibility.
What colors pair best with #c3f28e?
This chartreuse thrives when balanced by deep, neutral tones that anchor its intense brightness. It works exceptionally well alongside charcoal or matte black, which provide the necessary contrast to let the green pop without overwhelming the rest of your design.
Is #c3f28e readable on white or black?
#c3f28e has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.41:1 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.