#C6F257 Hex Color

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Bright and highly saturated, #c6f257 is a glowing lime with a yellow-green undertone. Its lightness gives designs a fresh, energetic lift, while the neon edge suits nature graphics, energy drinks, sports, and gaming. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #c6f257 also supports clear black text at about 16.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #c6f257

What is #c6f257 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6f257 is rgb(198, 242, 87), in HSL hsl(77, 86%, 65%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 64%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #c6f257?
#c6f257 pairs best with dark neutrals such as charcoal and navy, which absorb its intense brightness and make the yellow-green hue feel deliberate. Use warm off-white sparingly, since nearby light colors can reduce its visual definition.
Is #c6f257 readable on white or black?
#c6f257 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.23:1 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.