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#9BB828 color code is #9BB828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9bb828.

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#9BB828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9BB828 is 0.4140. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.26:1 against white and 9.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9BB828 on white2.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9BB828 on black9.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9BB8282.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9BB8289.28:1AAA

#9BB828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9BB828?+
The hex code for #9BB828 is #9BB828. In RGB it's rgb(155, 184, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(72, 64%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #9BB828?+
#9BB828 in RGB is (155, 184, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(155, 184, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #9BB828?+
#9BB828 converts to CMYK(16%, 0%, 78%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9BB828.
Is #9bb828 a warm or cool color?+
#9BB828 (#9BB828) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9bb828 belong to?+
#9BB828 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 72°, 64%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #9bb828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9BB828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.26:1 — 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 #9bb828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9BB828 (#9BB828) is 3102 C Deep Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9BB828 in design

Practical guidance for using #9bb828 (#9BB828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9BB828 (#9BB828) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9BB828 (#9BB828) 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

#9BB828 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

#9BB828 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.