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#90BD47 color code is #90BD47. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #90bd47.

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#90BD47 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #90BD47 is 0.4278. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.20:1 against white and 9.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#90BD47 on white2.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#90BD47 on black9.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #90BD472.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #90BD479.56:1AAA

#90BD47 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #90BD47?+
The hex code for #90BD47 is #90BD47. In RGB it's rgb(144, 189, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 47%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #90BD47?+
#90BD47 in RGB is (144, 189, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 189, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #90BD47?+
#90BD47 converts to CMYK(24%, 0%, 62%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #90BD47.
Is #90bd47 a warm or cool color?+
#90BD47 (#90BD47) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #90bd47 belong to?+
#90BD47 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 47%, 51% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #90bd47 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#90BD47 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.2:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #90bd47?+
The nearest Pantone match for #90BD47 (#90BD47) is 15-0343 Greenery, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #90BD47 in design

Practical guidance for using #90bd47 (#90BD47) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#90BD47 (#90BD47) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #90BD47 (#90BD47) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#90BD47 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#90BD47 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.