#9BAE5C Hex Color
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Soft, olive-leaning lime. The hex code #9bae5c is muted and warm, so it reads mellow rather than fresh. Treat it as a supporting tone or accent, since large areas can turn muddy next to white. It flatters charcoal and terracotta, and black text on it reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, safely above AA for body copy.
Questions about #9bae5c
What is #9bae5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bae5c is rgb(155, 174, 92), in HSL hsl(74, 34%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 47%, 32%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9bae5c?
Charcoal and deep plum make #9bae5c look richer than cream or white does. Terracotta adds warmth for spring and nature themes, while navy keeps sports and gaming layouts grounded.
Does #9bae5c read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow undertone outweighs the green base, and its low saturation keeps the warmth soft instead of loud. That warmth makes it feel easygoing in baby products and budget branding.
Is #9bae5c readable on white or black?
#9bae5c has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 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.