#9FD22E Hex Color
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Bright and glowing, this lime leans yellow enough to read almost neon. #9fd22e works best as an accent in sports, gaming, or energy drink design, where its jazzy energy cuts through. Pair it with charcoal or navy rather than white, which washes it out. Black text on the hex code reaches about 11.7:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It also holds up beside warm orange, if you know what colors make orange.
Questions about #9fd22e
What is #9fd22e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fd22e is rgb(159, 210, 46), in HSL hsl(79, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 78%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #9fd22e?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark purple all make #9fd22e stand out, since dark grounds tame its brightness. For a sportier palette, warm accents like terracotta or orange add a nice contrast to its cool yellow-green base.
Is #9fd22e readable on white or black?
#9fd22e has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.