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#9DD279 color code is #9DD279. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9dd279.

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#9DD279 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9DD279 is 0.5464. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.76:1 against white and 11.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9DD279 on white1.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9DD279 on black11.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9DD2791.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9DD27911.93:1AAA

#9DD279 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9DD279?+
The hex code for #9DD279 is #9DD279. In RGB it's rgb(157, 210, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(96, 50%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #9DD279?+
#9DD279 in RGB is (157, 210, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(157, 210, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #9DD279?+
#9DD279 converts to CMYK(25%, 0%, 42%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9DD279.
Is #9dd279 a warm or cool color?+
#9DD279 (#9DD279) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9dd279 belong to?+
#9DD279 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 96°, 50%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9dd279 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9DD279 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.76:1 — 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 #9dd279?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9DD279 (#9DD279) is 3142 C Soft Clover, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9DD279 in design

Practical guidance for using #9dd279 (#9DD279) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9DD279 (#9DD279) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9DD279 (#9DD279) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#9DD279 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

#9DD279 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.