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#98B31E color code is #98B31E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98b31e.

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#98B31E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98B31E is 0.3901. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.39:1 against white and 8.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98B31E on white2.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#98B31E on black8.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #98B31E2.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #98B31E8.80:1AAA

#98B31E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98B31E?+
The hex code for #98B31E is #98B31E. In RGB it's rgb(152, 179, 30), and in HSL it's hsl(71, 71%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #98B31E?+
#98B31E in RGB is (152, 179, 30). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 179, 30).
What is the CMYK value of #98B31E?+
#98B31E converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 83%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98B31E.
Is #98b31e a warm or cool color?+
#98B31E (#98B31E) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 71° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98b31e belong to?+
#98B31E belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 71°, 71%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #98b31e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98B31E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.39:1 — 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 #98b31e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98B31E (#98B31E) is 3102 C Deep Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98B31E in design

Practical guidance for using #98b31e (#98B31E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98B31E (#98B31E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98B31E (#98B31E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#98B31E 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

#98B31E 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.