#96AF42 Hex Color
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Reach for #96af42 when a sports brand or energy drink label needs green with some bite. This muted lime carries olive undertones, so it reads earthy instead of neon. It works best as an accent or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 split, since full backgrounds can turn muddy. Black text passes contrast checks on it, and deep plum makes a surprisingly rich partner.
Questions about #96af42
What is #96af42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96af42 is rgb(150, 175, 66), in HSL hsl(74, 45%, 47%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 62%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96af42?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #96af42 without fighting its yellow-green base. Skip bright reds nearby, since they can push this lime toward muddy.
Is #96af42 readable on white or black?
#96af42 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.