#96CE52 Hex Color
A high-energy yellow leaning lime green
#96ce52 is a high-energy, yellow-leaning lime that demands attention. Because of its intense saturation, this hue works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its brightness. With a strong 11.2:1 contrast ratio against black, the hex code #96ce52 provides excellent readability for UI elements like buttons or notification badges.
Questions about #96ce52
What is #96ce52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96ce52 is rgb(150, 206, 82), in HSL hsl(87, 56%, 56%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 60%, 19%.
How should I use #96ce52 in a UI design project?
Use #96ce52 sparingly as a high-impact accent color for buttons, notification badges, or key call-to-action elements. Because of its intense saturation, it acts best when grounded by neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep navy, preventing it from overwhelming the user interface.
Is #96ce52 readable on white or black?
#96ce52 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.24:1 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.