#C5E231 Hex Color
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#c5e231 is a bright yellow-green with high saturation and a lively, sparkling finish. Its warm yellow base carries a fresh green undertone, creating enthusiasm and visual energy for sale graphics, budget campaigns, and construction accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy; black text remains highly readable, with about 14.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #c5e231.
Questions about #c5e231
What is #c5e231 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5e231 is rgb(197, 226, 49), in HSL hsl(70, 75%, 54%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 78%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #c5e231?
Pair #c5e231 with charcoal or navy to ground its high saturation and warm yellow-green energy. These darker colors provide structure, while muted beige or soft gray can create a less dramatic supporting palette.
Is #c5e231 readable on white or black?
#c5e231 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.