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#9DCA58 color code is #9DCA58. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9dca58.

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#9DCA58 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9DCA58 is 0.5011. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.91:1 against white and 11.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9DCA58 on white1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9DCA58 on black11.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9DCA581.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9DCA5811.02:1AAA

#9DCA58 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9DCA58?+
The hex code for #9DCA58 is #9DCA58. In RGB it's rgb(157, 202, 88), and in HSL it's hsl(84, 52%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #9DCA58?+
#9DCA58 in RGB is (157, 202, 88). Written in CSS: rgb(157, 202, 88).
What is the CMYK value of #9DCA58?+
#9DCA58 converts to CMYK(22%, 0%, 56%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9DCA58.
Is #9dca58 a warm or cool color?+
#9DCA58 (#9DCA58) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 84° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9dca58 belong to?+
#9DCA58 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 84°, 52%, 57% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #9dca58 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9DCA58 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.91:1 — 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 #9dca58?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9DCA58 (#9DCA58) is 7486 C Bright Lime Light, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9DCA58 in design

Practical guidance for using #9dca58 (#9DCA58) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9DCA58 (#9DCA58) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9DCA58 (#9DCA58) 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

#9DCA58 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

#9DCA58 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.