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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9E12D — Lime
#C9E12D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 68° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #C9E12D
- fcfdf2
- f1f7c9
- e6f1a0
- dceb76
- d1e64d
- c7e024
- a5bb1b
- 819115
- 5c680f
- 383f09
- 141603
Color schemes using #C9E12D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#C9E12D FAQ
What color is #C9E12D?
#C9E12D is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 75% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E12D?
#C9E12D is rgb(201, 225, 45) in RGB, hsl(68, 75%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 80%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E12D?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.29:1.
What colors go well with #C9E12D?
Its direct complement is #452DE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D6FE1 and #9F2DE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.