#96A248 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #96a248 is a muted yellow with olive-green undertones. Its restrained saturation feels practical and approachable, making it useful for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction themes. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown for strong definition, while black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #96a248.
Questions about #96a248
What is #96a248 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a248 is rgb(150, 162, 72), in HSL hsl(68, 38%, 46%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 56%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #96a248?
Does #96a248 work with black or white text?
Black text provides about 7.6:1 contrast against #96a248, meeting WCAG AA and AAA for normal text; white text is only about 2.8:1, so it is not suitable for small body copy.
Does #96a248 look warm or cool?
#96a248 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its olive-green undertone is balanced by a yellow base. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth practical rather than bright or playful in most palettes.
Is #96a248 readable on white or black?
#96a248 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.