#9DC88D Hex Color
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#9dc88d is a light, softly muted lime with a gentle yellow-green undertone. Its pastel lightness feels fresh and youthful, while low saturation keeps it peaceful rather than loud. Use it as a generous background for spring, nature, baby, or wellness work, with black text for strong readability. The hex code #9dc88d also suits energy and sports accents.
Questions about #9dc88d
What is #9dc88d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc88d is rgb(157, 200, 141), in HSL hsl(104, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 29%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9dc88d?
Pair #9dc88d with charcoal for readable type, warm cream for a soft tonal layout, or muted terracotta for contrast that gives this pale yellow-green a grounded, natural edge without making the palette feel harsh.
Where does #9dc88d work best in a design?
Use #9dc88d as a dominant background or supporting brand tone when a design needs softness and growth without high saturation across broad, low-pressure visual spaces such as cards, landing sections, and packaging. Darker text and accents keep its light surface structured.
Is #9dc88d readable on white or black?
#9dc88d has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 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.