#99B078 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated lime offers a soft alternative to aggressive neons. With its gentle personality, #99b078 functions best as a calming background color rather than a focal point. It pairs surprisingly well with dusty rose or dark charcoal, creating a balanced palette for nature-themed UI designs. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, satisfying accessibility standards for body content.
Questions about #99b078
What is #99b078 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99b078 is rgb(153, 176, 120), in HSL hsl(85, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 32%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #99b078?
This muted lime pairs exceptionally well with dusty rose for a soft contrast or charcoal for a grounded, modern aesthetic. The desaturated nature of #99b078 allows it to act as a neutral bridge between warmer and cooler earth tones.
Is #99b078 suitable for UI background usage?
Yes, #99b078 works beautifully as a calming background because its low saturation prevents it from clashing with interface elements. It remains accessible when paired with high-contrast text like deep navy or black, meeting readability standards for most web content.
Is #99b078 readable on white or black?
#99b078 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.