#98AD48 Hex Color
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#98ad48 is a mellow lime, softened by yellow undertones into something pastel and warm. The hex code suits spring packaging, sale banners, and nature branding where a softer green feels friendlier than a saturated one. Black text passes AA on it at about 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with plum or navy for depth, and keep large fills limited since they can turn muddy.
Questions about #98ad48
What is #98ad48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98ad48 is rgb(152, 173, 72), in HSL hsl(72, 41%, 48%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 58%, 32%.
Is #98ad48 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow content outweighs any blue in the mix, giving the green a sunny, mellow cast rather than a crisp or minty one.
What colors pair well with #98ad48?
Plum, navy, and charcoal all deepen its warmth without clashing. Skip bright oranges and reds, which push the yellow undertones toward muddy.
Is #98ad48 readable on white or black?
#98ad48 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.