#9FCB8E Hex Color
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This pastel lime sits between a bright mint and a muted herbal green. Because #9fcb8e has high lightness and moderate saturation, it reads as a fresh, airy background color. Use it alongside deep charcoal text to maintain high contrast. It avoids looking too washed out, making it a solid choice for spring-themed branding or soft, organic UI components.
Questions about #9fcb8e
What is #9fcb8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fcb8e is rgb(159, 203, 142), in HSL hsl(103, 37%, 68%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 30%, 20%.
What color combinations work best with #9fcb8e?
Is #9fcb8e readable on white or black?
#9fcb8e has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.40:1 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.