#C4EF75 Hex Color
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High-energy and luminous, #c4ef75 brings a sharp, acidic punch to any interface. This bright yellow-green works best as a 10% accent color for UI elements or gaming buttons rather than a background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays or even deeper pink tones. Because black text maintains a high 16.0:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #c4ef75, readability remains excellent.
Questions about #c4ef75
What is #c4ef75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ef75 is rgb(196, 239, 117), in HSL hsl(81, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 51%, 6%.
Does #c4ef75 work well for large backgrounds in UI design?
Using #c4ef75 for large backgrounds is generally overwhelming because of its extreme vibrancy and intensity. It is significantly more effective when used as a small, deliberate accent color for buttons, alerts, or specific data visualizations that need to grab the user's attention immediately.
What colors pair well with the acidic tone of #c4ef75?
This yellow-green balances beautifully against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate, which ground the acidity. You can also create a high-fashion, modern aesthetic by pairing it with unexpected hot pink accents, as the contrast between the green and pink provides a dynamic visual energy.
Is #c4ef75 readable on white or black?
#c4ef75 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.95:1 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.