#95BC57 Hex Color

An energetic and organic yellowish-green tone

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This yellowish-green carries an organic, warm character, making it effective for nature-focused branding or energetic UI accents. It functions best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming a layout. For accessibility, pair it with black text, as the 9.6:1 contrast ratio ensures perfect legibility. The hex code for this specific tone is #95bc57.

Questions about #95bc57

What is #95bc57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95bc57 is rgb(149, 188, 87), in HSL hsl(83, 43%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 54%, 26%.
How should #95bc57 be used in interface design?
Use #95bc57 as an accent rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. Because it is highly energetic, it performs best when applied to call-to-action buttons or small UI elements paired with charcoal text for high legibility.
What color palettes work well with #95bc57?
Pair #95bc57 with earthy neutrals to balance its inherent warmth and high visibility. It creates a harmonious, organic palette when combined with muted tones like taupe or deep slate, providing enough contrast to ensure the green remains the focal point of the design.
Is #95bc57 readable on white or black?
#95bc57 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.