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#C9E4AF color code is #C9E4AF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c9e4af.

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#C9E4AF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C9E4AF is 0.7100. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.38:1 against white and 15.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C9E4AF on white1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C9E4AF on black15.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C9E4AF1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C9E4AF15.20:1AAA

#C9E4AF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C9E4AF?+
The hex code for #C9E4AF is #C9E4AF. In RGB it's rgb(201, 228, 175), and in HSL it's hsl(91, 50%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #C9E4AF?+
#C9E4AF in RGB is (201, 228, 175). Written in CSS: rgb(201, 228, 175).
What is the CMYK value of #C9E4AF?+
#C9E4AF converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 23%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C9E4AF.
Is #c9e4af a warm or cool color?+
#C9E4AF (#C9E4AF) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 91° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c9e4af belong to?+
#C9E4AF belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 91°, 50%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #c9e4af accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C9E4AF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.38:1 — 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 #c9e4af?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C9E4AF (#C9E4AF) is 3120 C Light Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C9E4AF in design

Practical guidance for using #c9e4af (#C9E4AF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C9E4AF (#C9E4AF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C9E4AF (#C9E4AF) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#C9E4AF 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

#C9E4AF 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.