#C4ED93 Hex Color
Pastel Lime with a Fresh Spark
Like the flesh of a honeydew melon, pastel lime is light, soft, and gently sweet. #c4ed93 carries a warm yellow undertone that keeps it from feeling cold. Its high lightness makes it a dependable background, since black text on it hits about 15.9:1 contrast. Use it as a dominant base in spring themes, baby products, or gaming UI, and pair it with plum or slate blue.
Questions about #c4ed93
What is #c4ed93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ed93 is rgb(196, 237, 147), in HSL hsl(87, 71%, 75%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 38%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c4ed93?
Deep plum, slate blue, and charcoal all give #c4ed93 contrast without stealing its softness. Skip pale yellows nearby, they wash the green out.
Does #c4ed93 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. A strong yellow undertone and high lightness give it a sunny feel, even though green sits between warm and cool hues.
Is #c4ed93 readable on white or black?
#c4ed93 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.88:1 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.