#C9F0AD Hex Color
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#c9f0ad is a pale, minty lime that reads fresh without being loud. It works well as a soft background or highlight in spring-themed designs, baby products, and airy minimal layouts. Pair #c9f0ad with charcoal or slate text for readable contrast, or set it against deeper greens for a natural, layered palette.
Questions about #c9f0ad
What is #c9f0ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9f0ad is rgb(201, 240, 173), in HSL hsl(95, 69%, 81%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 28%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c9f0ad?
Charcoal, slate gray, and deep forest green all pair well with #c9f0ad. For a softer look, pair it with warm neutrals like cream or beige; for contrast, use a deep plum or navy.
Is #c9f0ad a warm or cool color?
#c9f0ad leans cool because of its green base, but its pale, yellow-tinged quality keeps it from feeling cold. It reads as fresh and light rather than warm.
What is #c9f0ad best used for?
#c9f0ad works best as a background or large surface color in spring themes, wellness and baby brands, and minimal layouts. Its low contrast makes it a poor choice for small text.
Is #c9f0ad readable on white or black?
#c9f0ad has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.55:1 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.