#98AD47 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #98ad47 is a muted yellow-lime with earthy olive undertones. Its medium lightness and restrained saturation suggest growth and optimism without feeling loud, making it useful for nature brands, budget offers, sports graphics, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy. The hex code is #98ad47.

Questions about #98ad47

What is #98ad47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98ad47 is rgb(152, 173, 71), in HSL hsl(72, 42%, 48%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 59%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #98ad47?
For balanced palettes, pair #98ad47 with charcoal or navy for grounding contrast, then add a muted purple accent when you want its yellow-lime character to stand out without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #98ad47 warm or cool?
#98ad47 reads as a warm yellow-green because its green is shifted toward yellow, while its muted saturation and olive undertones keep the effect grounded rather than bright or tropical. It suits nature-led, practical, and energetic visual themes.
What text color works best with #98ad47?
For accessible text, pair #98ad47 with black or very dark charcoal, not white: its moderate lightness provides strong contrast against dark text but insufficient contrast for normal-sized white text. Always verify the final combination with a contrast checker.
Is #98ad47 readable on white or black?
#98ad47 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.