#C7EF00 Hex Color

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An electric, light lime pushed toward yellow, #c7ef00 practically glows on screen. That intensity makes it a poor full background but a strong accent, the 10% in a palette that needs a jolt. It looks sharpest against charcoal or deep navy, where black text on top reads at about 15.8:1, well past WCAG AA. Expect to see it in energy drinks, sports branding, and gaming UI.

Questions about #c7ef00

What is #c7ef00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7ef00 is rgb(199, 239, 0), in HSL hsl(70, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 100%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c7ef00?
Deep, low-saturation colors flatter it most. Charcoal and navy let its neon edge stand out, while warm grays and browns tend to dull it. Keep it to small accents so the brightness stays controlled.
Does #c7ef00 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. Despite being a green, its heavy yellow undertone and high lightness give it the same glow as citrus and highlighter yellow, so it pairs better with warm darks than cool blues.
Is #c7ef00 readable on white or black?
#c7ef00 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.77:1 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.