#CDF981 Hex Color
Electric lime with a neon kick
#cdf981 is a luminous lime with a bright, neon edge. Its high lightness and strong yellow undertone give it real energy, which suits sports branding, gaming, and energy drinks. It works best as a small accent, since full backgrounds can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with charcoal, and note that black text on this hex code reaches about 17.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #cdf981
What is #cdf981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdf981 is rgb(205, 249, 129), in HSL hsl(82, 91%, 74%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 48%, 2%.
What text color works best on #cdf981?
Black text is the clear choice, with a contrast ratio of about 17.5:1. That easily clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, even for small body text. White text fails badly here and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #cdf981?
Charcoal and deep navy tone down its brightness and make it feel intentional rather than loud. A warm purple also works as a complementary partner when you want stronger contrast.
Is #cdf981 readable on white or black?
#cdf981 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.