#C6E893 Hex Color
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This sparkling lime is a bright, high-saturation yellow-green that feels fresh and energetic. Because it holds significant luminosity, #c6e893 works best as an accent rather than a dominant background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoals to create strong contrast. The hex code for this glowing lime shade is #c6e893, and it supports accessible black text for clear readability.
Questions about #c6e893
What is #c6e893 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e893 is rgb(198, 232, 147), in HSL hsl(84, 65%, 74%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 37%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c6e893?
Because #c6e893 is so high-energy and luminous, it works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or very dark navy blue. Using these dark tones creates the necessary contrast to make the lime pop while keeping your design readable.
Is #c6e893 readable on white or black?
#c6e893 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.