#9DE256 Hex Color
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Not a muted sage, this lime burns with high saturation and a yellow undertone. #9de256 feels electric, which is why energy drink labels and gaming interfaces reach for it. Its brightness overwhelms as a full background, so use it as an accent or pair it with charcoal. Black text on the hex code reaches 13.4:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #9de256
What is #9de256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9de256 is rgb(157, 226, 86), in HSL hsl(90, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 62%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9de256?
Charcoal and deep plum both make the lime read sharper and more deliberate than pairing it with white. For a bolder scheme, try it against navy with plenty of neutral space between the two.
Is #9de256 readable on white or black?
#9de256 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.