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#98A870 color code is #98A870. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98a870.

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#98A870 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98A870 is 0.3585. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.57:1 against white and 8.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98A870 on white2.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#98A870 on black8.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #98A8702.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #98A8708.17:1AAA

#98A870 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98A870?+
The hex code for #98A870 is #98A870. In RGB it's rgb(152, 168, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(77, 24%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #98A870?+
#98A870 in RGB is (152, 168, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 168, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #98A870?+
#98A870 converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 33%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98A870.
Is #98a870 a warm or cool color?+
#98A870 (#98A870) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98a870 belong to?+
#98A870 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 77°, 24%, 55% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #98a870 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98A870 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.57:1 — 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 #98a870?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98A870 (#98A870) is 7491 C Soft Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98A870 in design

Practical guidance for using #98a870 (#98A870) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98A870 (#98A870) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98A870 (#98A870) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#98A870 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

#98A870 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.