#96C472 Hex Color
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#96c472 is a pastel lime with a soft, glowing quality. Its high lightness keeps it fresh instead of sharp, which suits spring themes, baby products, and nature branding. Treat it as a supporting tone or background rather than the star of a palette, since it can wash out next to pure white. It flatters deep plum and charcoal, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #96c472
What is #96c472 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96c472 is rgb(150, 196, 114), in HSL hsl(94, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 42%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #96c472?
#96c472 pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and soft cream. The muted pastel green stays gentle, so darker or warmer partners give it structure without clashing. Skip bright reds, which fight its softness.
Is #96c472 readable on white or black?
#96c472 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.43:1 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.