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#C3DC89 color code is #C3DC89. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3dc89.

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#C3DC89 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3DC89 is 0.6459. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.51:1 against white and 13.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3DC89 on white1.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3DC89 on black13.92:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3DC891.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3DC8913.92:1AAA

#C3DC89 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3DC89?+
The hex code for #C3DC89 is #C3DC89. In RGB it's rgb(195, 220, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(78, 54%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #C3DC89?+
#C3DC89 in RGB is (195, 220, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 220, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #C3DC89?+
#C3DC89 converts to CMYK(11%, 0%, 38%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3DC89.
Is #c3dc89 a warm or cool color?+
#C3DC89 (#C3DC89) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3dc89 belong to?+
#C3DC89 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 78°, 54%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #c3dc89 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3DC89 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.51:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c3dc89?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3DC89 (#C3DC89) is 577 C Pantone 577 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3DC89 in design

Practical guidance for using #c3dc89 (#C3DC89) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3DC89 (#C3DC89) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3DC89 (#C3DC89) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C3DC89 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#C3DC89 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.