#99CF80 Hex Color
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Soft as pear skin, this pastel lime blends green with a milky yellow undertone. #99cf80 works best as a background or supporting tone, where black text stays readable at 11.6:1 contrast. Try it beside plum or terracotta; next to pure white it can wash out.
Questions about #99cf80
What is #99cf80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99cf80 is rgb(153, 207, 128), in HSL hsl(101, 45%, 66%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 38%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #99cf80?
#99cf80 pairs well with plum, terracotta, and deep navy, which all sit far enough away in hue and darkness to keep the lime from fading. Warm earth tones bring out its yellow undertone.
Is #99cf80 readable on white or black?
#99cf80 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.