#C9EB00 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a highlighter pen and a tennis ball, this neon lime glows with full saturation. The hex code #c9eb00 works best as a sharp accent on dark layouts, where it powers sport, sale, and gaming designs without overwhelming them. Next to white it flares and loses edge, so keep fine detail out of it. Black text on top reads at about 15.4:1 contrast, well past AA standards.
Questions about #c9eb00
What is #c9eb00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9eb00 is rgb(201, 235, 0), in HSL hsl(69, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 100%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c9eb00?
Pair #c9eb00 with charcoal, deep navy, or near-black backgrounds where its glow reads clearly. It also looks striking beside warm terracotta, an unexpected mix that tempers its electric edge.
Does #c9eb00 read warm or cool?
It reads warm despite its green base. The heavy yellow undertone pushes it toward citrus and sunlight rather than foliage or sea tones.
Is #c9eb00 readable on white or black?
#c9eb00 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.