Color #C3ED5A Color / Colour Code #C3ED5A
This page shows the hex color code for color #c3ed5a (#C3ED5A). The colour is a green tone with 80% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C3ED5A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C3ED5A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 47, 77, and 107 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 77, 197, and 317 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C3ED5A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 77 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 77 to 122 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 77 with its complement at 257 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C3ED5A
Lightness variations at hue 77 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C3ED5A
Design Use Cases for #C3ED5A
Vibrant Brand Color
#C3ED5A has a strong 80% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #C3ED5A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#C3ED5A falls in the green range (hue 77). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C3ED5A (hue 77) to its complement at hue 257. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 107. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c3ed5a, #835aed);
CSS Code for #C3ED5A
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C3ED5A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C3ED5A (#C3ED5A)
#C3ED5A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 195 red, 237 green, and 90 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 77 degrees with 80% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C3ED5A is 208/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C3ED5A against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.58:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.58:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #835AED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C3ED5A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDCD5A and #7AED5A, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C3ED5A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C3ED5A?
- #C3ED5A is Color #C3ED5A, a green color (colour) with RGB(195, 237, 90), HSL(77, 80%, 64%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 62%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 208/255.
- Is #C3ED5A accessible for text?
- Against white, #C3ED5A has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.58:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C3ED5A?
- The complementary colour is #835AED (hue 257). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDCD5A and #7AED5A. The triadic palette adds #5AC3ED and #ED5AC3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C3ED5A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c3ed5a; or rgb(195, 237, 90); or hsl(77, 80%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 77 80% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.