#9BD086 Hex Color
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#9bd086 is a pale lime green with a soft, milky lightness. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or as a calm section background. Black type reads clearly on it at about 11.8:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or warm terracotta for spring, wellness, and nature layouts.
Questions about #9bd086
What is #9bd086 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd086 is rgb(155, 208, 134), in HSL hsl(103, 44%, 67%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 36%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #9bd086?
#9bd086 pairs well with charcoal gray for grounded contrast, or warm terracotta for a fresh spring pairing. Muted plum also works when you want the green to stay soft rather than compete.
Is #9bd086 a good background color for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black type on #9bd086 reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text on it fails, so keep text dark.
Is #9bd086 readable on white or black?
#9bd086 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 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.