#9EA300 Hex Color
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#9ea300 is a saturated yellow-green with an olive cast and medium lightness. Its bold, warm presence suits sale graphics, construction branding, calls to action, and small interface accents. Pair it with black or charcoal, since black text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code #9ea300 brings energy and attention without pure yellow’s glare.
Questions about #9ea300
What is #9ea300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea300 is rgb(158, 163, 0), in HSL hsl(62, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 100%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9ea300?
#9ea300 pairs well with black, charcoal, and deep navy, which ground its saturated yellow-green character; warm neutrals soften it, while burgundy or terracotta add an earthy contrast without competing with its brightness.
What mood and uses suit #9ea300?
#9ea300 feels warm and energetic, with an olive cast that softens pure yellow's glare; use it for sale graphics, construction branding, calls to action, and small interface accents where attention matters more than a quiet background.
Is #9ea300 readable on white or black?
#9ea300 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.