#98C659 Hex Color
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This high-chroma, yellowish-green sits between spring leaf and neon. Because #98c659 is so saturated, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. It pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, modern UI. The hex code is #98c659, and it supports accessibility standards by providing enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #98c659
What is #98c659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98c659 is rgb(152, 198, 89), in HSL hsl(85, 49%, 56%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 55%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #98c659?
#98c659 looks best when balanced by deep neutrals like charcoal or deep navy blue. Because this green is so saturated, these dark tones provide the necessary contrast to make your design feel grounded rather than overwhelming.
Is #98c659 suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #98c659 is too bright and high-chroma for paragraph text, as it will cause significant eye strain. It functions most effectively as a 10% accent color for buttons, highlights, or icons where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #98c659 readable on white or black?
#98c659 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.