#98B259 Hex Color
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Reach for #98b259 when a design needs green without shouting. This pastel lime is muted and mid-light, with a yellow undertone that reads warm and easygoing, so it suits spring packaging, baby products, and nature branding. It works best as a supporting tone, flattered by charcoal or deep plum. Black text hits about 8.8:1 contrast against it, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #98b259
What is #98b259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b259 is rgb(152, 178, 89), in HSL hsl(78, 37%, 52%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 50%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #98b259?
Deep plum and charcoal give #98b259 a grounded, modern feel, while warm cream keeps it light and fresh. Skip bright reds and oranges, which compete with its muted tone.
Is #98b259 readable on white or black?
#98b259 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.