#C9EA6E Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, this lime is pure energy: bright, glowing, and a little electric. The hex code #c9ea6e carries a yellow-green warmth that suits energy drinks, sports branding, and gaming accents. Its lightness means black text reads clearly on it, at roughly 15.5:1 contrast. Best used as an accent, since it can overwhelm as a full background.
Questions about #c9ea6e
What is #c9ea6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ea6e is rgb(201, 234, 110), in HSL hsl(76, 75%, 67%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 53%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c9ea6e?
Pair #c9ea6e with deep charcoal or navy for strong contrast, or with plum for a richer, less expected combination. Warm neutrals like terracotta also ground its brightness.
Is #c9ea6e readable on white or black?
#c9ea6e has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.47:1 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.