#C9EF7C Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #c9ef7c is a light lime with a warm yellow-green cast. Its glowing finish suggests growth and energy, making it a strong accent for nature brands, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces. The hex code #c9ef7c works best with black text, which reaches about 16.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c9ef7c
What is #c9ef7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ef7c is rgb(201, 239, 124), in HSL hsl(80, 78%, 71%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 48%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c9ef7c in a design?
The best pairings for #c9ef7c are charcoal, navy, and warm off-white, because these grounded tones give its bright yellow-green surface structure while preserving its energetic character in focused digital layouts. Use charcoal or navy for text and controls, then reserve the lime for highlights, buttons, or active states.
Is #c9ef7c readable on white or black?
#c9ef7c has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.