#C9DD6E Hex Color
Fresh optimism in a softened glow
#c9dd6e is a light, warm yellow-green with softened saturation and a fresh, glowing finish. Its mellow brightness suggests optimism and opportunity, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction notices. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for stronger definition. Black text remains highly readable, with about 14.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9dd6e.
Questions about #c9dd6e
What is #c9dd6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9dd6e is rgb(201, 221, 110), in HSL hsl(71, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 50%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #c9dd6e?
Is #c9dd6e readable on white or black?
#c9dd6e has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.05:1 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.