#C5FF8E Hex Color
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#c5ff8e is a luminous lime with a bright, neon cast. Its high lightness makes it a natural fit for energy drink branding, sports kits, and gaming UI. Black text reads at 18.1:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body text. Use it as a 10% accent with charcoal or deep navy; at full scale it can overwhelm.
Questions about #c5ff8e
What is #c5ff8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ff8e is rgb(197, 255, 142), in HSL hsl(91, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 44%, 0%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5ff8e?
#c5ff8e pairs best with dark anchors like charcoal, deep navy, or near-black green. The dark base absorbs its intensity, letting the lime read as an electric accent instead of glare.
Is #c5ff8e readable on white or black?
#c5ff8e has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.06:1 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.