#C9FFC4 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #c9ffc4 is a luminous, pastel green with very low saturation and a soft, youthful feel. Its gentle greenish cast suits spring themes, organic branding, pharmacy, and baby products. Use it as a light background with dark text, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text has strong contrast.
Questions about #c9ffc4
What is #c9ffc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ffc4 is rgb(201, 255, 196), in HSL hsl(115, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 23%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9ffc4?
#c9ffc4 pairs well with charcoal for readable text and terracotta for a warmer, grounded accent. These darker, earthier tones give the pale green enough structure without overpowering its soft appearance.
Is #c9ffc4 readable on white or black?
#c9ffc4 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.58:1 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.