#9ECC78 Hex Color
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Soft and milky, this pastel lime carries a gentle glow without the bite of brighter greens. Its hex code is #9ecc78, and its lightness makes it an easy background choice for spring campaigns, baby products, or game UIs. Black text reads clearly on it, and it flatters deep plum accents better than plain white.
Questions about #9ecc78
What is #9ecc78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ecc78 is rgb(158, 204, 120), in HSL hsl(93, 45%, 64%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 41%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #9ecc78?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all ground #9ecc78 well, since its pale yellow-green undertone needs darker neighbors for contrast. For softer palettes, try warm sand or blush tones alongside it.
Is #9ecc78 readable on white or black?
#9ecc78 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.36:1 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.