#C8F9A4 Hex Color
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Soft as honeydew flesh, this pastel lime carries a gentle yellow-green undertone and a luminous finish. The hex code #c8f9a4 works well as a dominant background for spring themes, baby products, and gaming UI, though it washes out beside pure white, so anchor it with charcoal or navy. Black text reads clearly on it at 17.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c8f9a4
What is #c8f9a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8f9a4 is rgb(200, 249, 164), in HSL hsl(95, 88%, 81%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 34%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c8f9a4?
Charcoal and navy ground the pale lime without overpowering it, and a warm terracotta adds an unexpected but balanced accent. Let #c8f9a4 dominate the layout and keep darker neutrals for text.
Is #c8f9a4 readable on white or black?
#c8f9a4 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.54:1 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.