#9EE585 Hex Color
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Not a muted sage or deep forest, #9ee585 is lime at its brightest: light, saturated, and a little jazzy. That glow suits eco branding, gaming, and energy drink packaging, but it washes out beside white, so treat it as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette. Black text on this hex code reads at about 14:1 contrast, so even small copy stays legible.
Questions about #9ee585
What is #9ee585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ee585 is rgb(158, 229, 133), in HSL hsl(104, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 42%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #9ee585?
Pair #9ee585 with charcoal or deep navy for strong contrast, or with plum for a less expected mix. Its lightness means darker partners keep it from washing out.
Is #9ee585 readable on white or black?
#9ee585 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.00:1 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.