#C4E474 Hex Color
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#c4e474 is a light, lively lime with strong saturation and a soft yellow undertone. Its glowing finish suggests growth and energy, making it useful for nature brands, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming accents. Use it as a supporting color or bright highlight rather than a full background. This hex code supports clear black body text at about 14.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4e474
What is #c4e474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4e474 is rgb(196, 228, 116), in HSL hsl(77, 67%, 67%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 49%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #c4e474?
Pair #c4e474 with charcoal or navy when you need its yellow-green brightness to stand out without becoming harsh; muted plum also creates richer contrast for posters, interfaces, and gaming graphics.
Is #c4e474 readable on white or black?
#c4e474 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.69:1 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.