#98D63B Hex Color
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Bright lime with plenty of punch. #98d63b is a light, highly saturated green that reads fresh and energetic, which is why it shows up in sports branding, gaming, and energy drinks. It gets washed out next to white, so pair it with charcoal or navy instead. Black text on this hex code hits about 12.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #98d63b
What is #98d63b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98d63b is rgb(152, 214, 59), in HSL hsl(84, 65%, 54%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 72%, 16%.
What text color works on #98d63b?
Black text is the safe choice, with roughly 12.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. White text fails on this background, so keep it away from body copy and fine labels.
What colors pair well with #98d63b?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its brightness, while plum or burnt orange add an unexpected pop. Skip soft pastels, which make this lime read harsh by comparison.
Is #98d63b readable on white or black?
#98d63b has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.