#98B616 Hex Color

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#98b616 is a bright, saturated yellow-green with a lush, slightly earthy character. Its high energy suits calls to action, sports branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused accents. Use it sparingly against charcoal or deep navy, since its intensity can overwhelm large areas. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #98b616.

Questions about #98b616

What is #98b616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b616 is rgb(152, 182, 22), in HSL hsl(71, 78%, 40%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 88%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #98b616?
Pair #98b616 with charcoal or navy to ground its saturated yellow-green character and create clear contrast; softer neutral or earthy accents can support it without making the palette feel overly bright.
Where can #98b616 work well in a design?
#98b616 works best as a high-energy accent or highlight in calls to action, sports branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused designs, where its saturated yellow-green character adds visibility and visual focus. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming larger areas.
Is #98b616 readable on white or black?
#98b616 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.