#98AD59 Hex Color
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Pastel lime works well as a spring background for baby products, nature branding, and sports packaging. #98ad59 is a soft, grayed green with yellow undertones, muted enough to sit behind content without stealing attention. Black text reads clearly on it, roughly 8.5:1 contrast, so it handles body copy. Pair it with plum or charcoal to keep the palette gentle. The hex code for pastel lime is #98ad59.
Questions about #98ad59
What is #98ad59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98ad59 is rgb(152, 173, 89), in HSL hsl(75, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 49%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #98ad59?
Plum, charcoal, and warm burgundy all flatter #98ad59 without clashing with its yellow undertones. For a fresher look, try a soft cream or a deeper olive. Skip bright whites next to it, since the muted green can read washed out.
Is #98ad59 a warm or cool green?
It reads warm. The strong yellow undertone pulls it toward chartreuse, so it feels sunny and spring-like rather than cold. That warmth makes it a good match for other muted, natural tones.
Can #98ad59 be used as a background color?
Yes, and it is one of its best roles. The muted saturation keeps it easy on the eyes at large sizes, and black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for accessible body text.
Is #98ad59 readable on white or black?
#98ad59 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.