#00996D Hex Color
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This saturated, mid-tone green carries strong blue undertones that provide a crisp, professional edge. It functions best as an accent color for wellness or tech branding, as it can overwhelm layouts if used too broadly. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this shade, it remains highly readable for UI elements. The hex code for this cool green is #00996d.
Questions about #00996d
What is #00996d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00996d is rgb(0, 153, 109), in HSL hsl(163, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 29%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #00996d for UI design?
Use #00996d alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or stark white for optimal readability in web interfaces. To create balance, pair it with soft, desaturated accent colors or warm terracotta to ground the otherwise cool-leaning, saturated green tone.
Is #00996d readable on white or black?
#00996d has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.