#CCEF96 Hex Color
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#ccef96 is a light pastel lime shade with yellow-green undertones and a fresh, glowing quality. Its bright yet gentle saturation suggests youth and new growth, making it useful for spring themes, nature branding, baby products, and energy drinks. The hex code works well as a background with black text, delivering about 16.4:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #ccef96
What is #ccef96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccef96 is rgb(204, 239, 150), in HSL hsl(84, 74%, 76%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 37%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ccef96?
#ccef96 pairs well with charcoal or navy for contrast, and with mauve or terracotta for warmer, more grounded accents; soft neutrals keep its fresh yellow-green hue in focus without adding visual noise.
Is #ccef96 warm or cool?
#ccef96 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow undertones shift it toward lime rather than blue-green, giving the shade a sunny, youthful character that suits spring, wellness, and nature-focused visual themes.
Is #ccef96 readable on white or black?
#ccef96 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.35:1 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.