#99AD27 Hex Color
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A bold yellow-green that sits right at the edge of lime, #99ad27 is strongly saturated and reads warm without tipping into neon. Its high energy makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale badges, and highlights, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 8.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #99ad27
What is #99ad27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99ad27 is rgb(153, 173, 39), in HSL hsl(69, 63%, 42%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 77%, 32%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99ad27?
Charcoal and deep plum give #99ad27 the contrast it needs without dulling its energy. For a softer palette, try warm neutrals like oatmeal or taupe, which let the green undertone come through.
Does #99ad27 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The heavy yellow component outweighs the green, giving it a sunlit, grassy warmth instead of the cooler cast you get from bluer greens like teal or emerald.
Is #99ad27 readable on white or black?
#99ad27 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.