#96A852 Hex Color
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#96a852 is a warm, muted yellow with olive-green undertones and a mellow, practical feel. Its moderate lightness supports enthusiasm and positivity without the sharpness of bright yellow. Use it as a supporting tone in sale, budget, or construction branding, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. The hex code #96a852 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #96a852
What is #96a852 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a852 is rgb(150, 168, 82), in HSL hsl(73, 34%, 49%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 51%, 34%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96a852?
Does #96a852 work well with black text?
Yes, #96a852 works well with black text because its light, muted yellow-green base provides strong contrast, while white text offers much less contrast and may not meet normal-sized text requirements. A contrast check is still useful for final text and background combinations.
Is #96a852 readable on white or black?
#96a852 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.