#9ACE57 Hex Color
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Lime green with real energy. #9ace57 is a light, saturated green with a yellow undertone, so it feels fresh and glowing rather than calm. Black text on it hits an 11.3:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA for body copy, making it a solid choice for badges, buttons, and sports or gaming brands. It shines as an accent beside charcoal or deep plum but washes out on white. For a softer version, try mixing gray into your palette.
Questions about #9ace57
What is #9ace57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ace57 is rgb(154, 206, 87), in HSL hsl(86, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 58%, 19%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9ace57?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all make this lime green look sharper by contrast. Earthy tones like olive or terracotta work too, softening its neon edge for a more grounded, natural palette.
Is #9ace57 readable on white or black?
#9ace57 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.