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#9AE59A color code is #9AE59A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9ae59a.

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#9AE59A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9AE59A is 0.6524. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.49:1 against white and 14.05:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9AE59A on white1.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9AE59A on black14.05:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9AE59A1.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9AE59A14.05:1AAA

#9AE59A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9AE59A?+
The hex code for #9AE59A is #9AE59A. In RGB it's rgb(154, 229, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 59%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #9AE59A?+
#9AE59A in RGB is (154, 229, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(154, 229, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #9AE59A?+
#9AE59A converts to CMYK(33%, 0%, 33%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9AE59A.
Is #9ae59a a warm or cool color?+
#9AE59A (#9AE59A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9ae59a belong to?+
#9AE59A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 59%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9ae59a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9AE59A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.49:1 — 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 #9ae59a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9AE59A (#9AE59A) is 373 C Pantone 373 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9AE59A in design

Practical guidance for using #9ae59a (#9AE59A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9AE59A (#9AE59A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9AE59A (#9AE59A) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#9AE59A 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#9AE59A 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.