#90B059 Hex Color

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Pastel lime #90b059 is a muted, medium-light green with yellow undertones and a softened finish. Its gentle saturation suggests growth, kindness, and youthful energy without looking loud. The hex code #90b059 works well as a supporting tone in spring, nature, wellness, and sports designs. Use black text for clear small-body copy, with an 8.5:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #90b059

What is #90b059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b059 is rgb(144, 176, 89), in HSL hsl(82, 36%, 52%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 49%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #90b059?
#90b059 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, burgundy for a restrained complementary accent, and warm cream for softer layouts, while its muted yellow-green quality benefits from darker anchors that keep the palette from feeling washed out.
Is #90b059 readable on white or black?
#90b059 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.