#C5FF66

A light, vivid green closely aligning with Yellowgreen.

About #C5FF66

The precise color #C5FF66 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Yellowgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 255, and 102.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 23% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 60% Yellow, and 0% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5FF66
RGB197, 255, 102
HSL82.7°, 100.0%, 70.0%
CMYK23%, 0%, 60%, 0%
HSV82.7°, 60.0%, 100.0%
LAB93.6, -40.7, 65.5
XYZ61.2, 84.3, 25.6
Decimal12975974

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
17.87:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
15.19:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5FF66; }
.text-color { color: #C5FF66; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5FF66; }

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