#CEF39A Hex Color
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This pastel lime carries a high-key brightness that feels both fresh and slightly artificial. Because #cef39a is so light, it often washes out against white backgrounds, so use it sparingly as a 10% accent color instead of a base. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep plums. The hex code for this glowing tone is #cef39a.
Questions about #cef39a
What is #cef39a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cef39a is rgb(206, 243, 154), in HSL hsl(85, 79%, 78%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 37%, 5%.
Does #cef39a work well as a primary background color?
Generally no, #cef39a is too high-key and bright for a full page background. Because it is so light, it often washes out against white text, making it much more effective as a small, high-energy accent element or button color.
What colors pair best with the #cef39a lime tone?
Is #cef39a readable on white or black?
#cef39a has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.91:1 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.