#9EF799 Hex Color
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#9ef799 is a light, high-saturation green with a fresh, glowing quality and a slight yellow undertone. Its lively brightness suits sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep forest green rather than a full interface background. Black text remains highly readable, with about 16.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this green is #9ef799.
Questions about #9ef799
What is #9ef799 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ef799 is rgb(158, 247, 153), in HSL hsl(117, 85%, 78%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 38%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #9ef799?
#9ef799 pairs well with charcoal and deep forest green, which ground its bright, yellow-leaning energy while preserving contrast and focus; muted natural tones also create a softer palette for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and organic design.
Is #9ef799 easy to read with black text?
Yes, #9ef799 provides strong readability with black text, with roughly a 16.2:1 contrast ratio, while white text has much weaker contrast. Use black or another very dark color for accessible text and essential interface details.
Where does #9ef799 work best in a design?
#9ef799 works best as a lively accent or supporting tone in sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and organic branding, where its glowing yellow-green character adds freshness without overwhelming the interface as a full-page background.
Is #9ef799 readable on white or black?
#9ef799 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.21:1 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.