#9DA83F Hex Color
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This muted chartreuse carries a distinct warmth with olive undertones. Because it sits comfortably between yellow and green, #9da83f works well as an accent color for organic branding or spring-themed graphics. Avoid using it as a large background, as the earthy saturation can feel heavy. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or navy, which provide enough contrast to keep the composition legible for text.
Questions about #9da83f
What is #9da83f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da83f is rgb(157, 168, 63), in HSL hsl(66, 45%, 45%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 63%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #9da83f?
Should I use #9da83f as a background color?
It is generally best to avoid using #9da83f as a large background element because the heavy, earthy saturation can easily overwhelm a design and strain the eyes. Instead, apply it as an accent or highlight color to ground your layout without losing readability.
Is #9da83f readable on white or black?
#9da83f has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.