#99E87A Hex Color
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A bright and acidic lime, #99e87a carries a high level of saturation that commands immediate attention. This hex code works best as an accent color for gaming UI or sports branding rather than a large background, which can quickly overwhelm the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays if you are learning what colors make gray to balance its intensity.
Questions about #99e87a
What is #99e87a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99e87a is rgb(153, 232, 122), in HSL hsl(103, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 47%, 9%.
How should I use the #99e87a color effectively in a design?
Use #99e87a as a bold accent color for buttons, notifications, or specific UI elements rather than as a background. Because of its extreme brightness, applying it to large areas will quickly overwhelm your user interface.
What colors pair well with #99e87a for a balanced look?
Deep charcoal grays or dark navy blues work best to ground #99e87a. These neutral, dark tones provide the necessary contrast to balance its high saturation, preventing the color from feeling too chaotic or abrasive on the screen.
Is #99e87a readable on white or black?
#99e87a has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.17:1 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.