#C4F196 Hex Color
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The hex code #c4f196 creates a light, pastel lime with yellow-green undertones and a softly sparkling finish. Its high brightness feels youthful and fresh, supporting themes of growth, peace, and harmony in spring branding, nature graphics, and sports products. Use it as a supporting background or accent; it can wash out beside white, while black text remains highly readable at about 16.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4f196
What is #c4f196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4f196 is rgb(196, 241, 150), in HSL hsl(90, 76%, 77%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 38%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #c4f196?
#c4f196 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm purple accents, which give its pale lime brightness more definition; soft sage or muted beige can create a quieter, nature-inspired palette without competing with its yellow-green undertone.
Does #c4f196 feel warm or cool?
#c4f196 reads as a fresh, slightly warm green because its yellow-green undertones push it toward lime rather than blue-green; its high brightness keeps the impression airy, youthful, and gentle instead of heavy or earthy.
Is #c4f196 readable on white or black?
#c4f196 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.36:1 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.