#99C277 Hex Color
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Pastel and lightly muted, #99c277 is a fresh lime green with a yellow undertone and a soft, glowing finish. Its moderate lightness and restrained saturation suggest youthful growth without becoming loud. The hex code #99c277 works well as a supporting tone in spring layouts and nature branding. It also suits baby products and sports interfaces. Black text keeps body copy readable and accessible on this light surface.
Questions about #99c277
What is #99c277 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99c277 is rgb(153, 194, 119), in HSL hsl(93, 38%, 61%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 39%, 24%.
Does #99c277 read as a warm or cool color?
#99c277 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow undertone offsets its moderate saturation and lightness, giving the color a soft, fresh character rather than the sharper impression of a blue-leaning green.
What colors pair well with #99c277?
Is #99c277 readable on white or black?
#99c277 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.