#C5D759 Hex Color
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This high-energy lime yellow pushes the boundaries of standard warm tones. The hex code #c5d759 functions as a high-impact accent for buttons or urgent calls to action. It creates a striking pairing with dark charcoal rather than stark white. Because black text maintains a high 13.2:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable for UI elements. Browse other shades of yellow to find your palette.
Questions about #c5d759
What is #c5d759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5d759 is rgb(197, 215, 89), in HSL hsl(69, 61%, 60%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 59%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #c5d759 for UI design?
#c5d759 works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast charcoal or deep navy, as these dark neutrals ground the brightness of the lime yellow. Avoid using light text on this shade, as it will be difficult to read on screens.
Is #c5d759 readable on white or black?
#c5d759 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.23:1 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.