#96B23C Hex Color
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Reach for #96b23c when a design needs green with real energy, like sports branding, energy drinks, or gaming accents. This lime shade leans warm, with an olive undertone that keeps it from feeling artificial. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fills can turn muddy. Black text passes AA contrast on it easily, and the hex code #96b23c flatters deep plum and charcoal.
Questions about #96b23c
What is #96b23c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b23c is rgb(150, 178, 60), in HSL hsl(74, 50%, 47%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 66%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #96b23c?
Deep plum, charcoal, and cream all flatter #96b23c, with plum giving the strongest contrast for accents. Avoid pairing it with bright yellows, which push the lime into harsh territory.
Is #96b23c readable on white or black?
#96b23c has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.