#C9E993 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #c9e993 is a pastel lime tone with a fresh yellow-green cast and gentle saturation. It suggests softness, youth, and growth, making it useful for spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and sports interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal accents. Black text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #c9e993
What is #c9e993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9e993 is rgb(201, 233, 147), in HSL hsl(82, 66%, 75%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 37%, 9%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9e993?
#c9e993 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted olive, and warm neutrals, which ground its bright yellow-green hue without competing with its soft pastel character in spring branding, nature-led layouts, and friendly interfaces.
Does #c9e993 read as warm or cool?
#c9e993 reads as a warm-leaning yellow-green because its green hue is pulled toward yellow, while its light pastel value keeps the effect gentle rather than intense across screens and printed materials. That balance suits fresh, youthful designs where a softer alternative to vivid lime is useful.
Is #c9e993 readable on white or black?
#c9e993 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.56:1 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.