#9AB24B Hex Color
Muted lime with an earthy backbone
#9ab24b is a muted, mid-tone lime with an olive lean, earthy rather than electric. The hex code works well behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 8.8:1 contrast. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, or gaming palettes, and pair it with deep plum or charcoal to bring out its warmth.
Questions about #9ab24b
What is #9ab24b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab24b is rgb(154, 178, 75), in HSL hsl(74, 41%, 50%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 58%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #9ab24b?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #9ab24b, since its muted olive tone needs darker or richer neighbors to keep from washing out against plain white. Avoid pale pastels, which dilute its green.
Is #9ab24b readable on white or black?
#9ab24b has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.