#9CC17E Hex Color
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Soft as the skin of a green apple, this pastel lime reads fresh and gentle rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so #9cc17e works best as a supporting tone beside deep plum or charcoal. Black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare, which makes the hex code #9cc17e a safe pick for spring layouts and baby products.
Questions about #9cc17e
What is #9cc17e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cc17e is rgb(156, 193, 126), in HSL hsl(93, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 35%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #9cc17e?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its soft yellow undertones, while navy gives it a fresher, cooler edge. Avoid pairing it with bright yellow, which washes it out.
Is #9cc17e readable on white or black?
#9cc17e has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.