#9DC471 Hex Color
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#9dc471 is a pastel lime color with soft yellow-green undertones and fresh, muted brightness. It brings a gentle sense of growth to spring branding, nature layouts, baby products, and energetic sports or gaming designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum. Black text has about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this lime shade is #9dc471.
Questions about #9dc471
What is #9dc471 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc471 is rgb(157, 196, 113), in HSL hsl(88, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 42%, 23%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9dc471?
#9dc471 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast and deep plum for a richer counterpoint, while warm neutrals soften its fresh yellow-green character across backgrounds, accents, packaging, and seasonal layouts.
Does #9dc471 feel warm or cool?
#9dc471 reads as a gently warm green because its green base leans toward yellow rather than blue, while its pastel lightness keeps the overall effect soft, fresh, and approachable in most applications. That balance suits spring, nature, wellness, and playful product palettes.
Is #9dc471 readable on white or black?
#9dc471 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.56:1 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.