#9EB731 Hex Color
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Loud and lively, this lime sits at a mid-lightness with strong yellow undertones. #9eb731 works best as a bold accent or call-to-action color; against white it can wash out, so lean on dark backgrounds where it beams. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code for this shade of lime is #9eb731.
Questions about #9eb731
What is #9eb731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb731 is rgb(158, 183, 49), in HSL hsl(71, 58%, 45%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 73%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #9eb731?
Deep neutrals like charcoal and navy calm its brightness and make it look intentional. Warm browns and muted plums also flatter it, while pale pastels tend to look washed out beside its intensity.
Is #9eb731 readable on white or black?
#9eb731 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 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.