#C7F9A7 Hex Color
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Soft, glowing lime. #c7f9a7 is a pastel green with a milky brightness that reads fresh instead of sweet. Its lightness makes it a reliable UI background, since black text hits about 17.5:1 contrast. The risk is pairing it with white, which washes it out, so lean on charcoal or navy for support.
Questions about #c7f9a7
What is #c7f9a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7f9a7 is rgb(199, 249, 167), in HSL hsl(97, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 33%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c7f9a7?
Charcoal and navy work best with #c7f9a7, since both give its lightness something to push against. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or a muted plum.
Is #c7f9a7 readable on white or black?
#c7f9a7 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.53:1 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.