#C9FF35 Hex Color
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Closer to a highlighter pen than a leaf green, #c9ff35 is a luminous lime that jumps off the screen. Its high saturation and lightness give it the neon energy you see in sports and gaming brands. Treat it as a small accent against deep navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text on this hex code reads at about 17.8:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c9ff35
What is #c9ff35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ff35 is rgb(201, 255, 53), in HSL hsl(76, 100%, 60%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 79%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9ff35?
Deep charcoal and navy make #c9ff35 glow without letting it take over the layout. For warmer contrast, plum or burgundy balances its electric yellow-green edge.
Is #c9ff35 readable on white or black?
#c9ff35 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.83:1 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.