#9DBD3D Hex Color
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#9dbd3d is a bright, yellow-leaning lime with moderate saturation and a fresh, glowing finish. Its lively energy suits nature brands, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming accents. Use it as a supporting tone against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #9dbd3d supports clear black text with about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9dbd3d
What is #9dbd3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dbd3d is rgb(157, 189, 61), in HSL hsl(75, 51%, 49%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 68%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9dbd3d?
Does #9dbd3d read as a warm or cool color?
#9dbd3d reads slightly warm because its green base carries a strong yellow cast, while its medium-light value and moderate saturation give it a bright, active appearance rather than a muted or earthy one.
Is #9dbd3d readable on white or black?
#9dbd3d has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.78:1 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.