#C9ED36 Hex Color
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#c9ed36 is a light, highly saturated lime with a yellow-green undertone and a sparkling neon presence. Its strong chroma suggests growth and energy, making it effective for nature, sports, gaming, and energy drink graphics. Use it as a sharp accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code is #c9ed36, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #c9ed36
What is #c9ed36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ed36 is rgb(201, 237, 54), in HSL hsl(72, 84%, 57%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 77%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c9ed36?
#c9ed36 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which give its intense yellow-green brightness a steadier visual anchor. Use the lime for buttons, icons, or small graphic accents while darker tones handle text, navigation, or larger surfaces.
Is #c9ed36 warm or cool?
#c9ed36 reads slightly warm because its yellow-green undertone outweighs the cooler influence of green. Its high saturation and light value create an energetic, attention-grabbing effect, so it works best in focused accents rather than dense blocks.
Is #c9ed36 readable on white or black?
#c9ed36 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.