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#9EF287 color code is #9EF287. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9ef287.

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#9EF287 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9EF287 is 0.7252. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.35:1 against white and 15.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9EF287 on white1.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9EF287 on black15.50:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9EF2871.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9EF28715.50:1AAA

#9EF287 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9EF287?+
The hex code for #9EF287 is #9EF287. In RGB it's rgb(158, 242, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(107, 80%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #9EF287?+
#9EF287 in RGB is (158, 242, 135). Written in CSS: rgb(158, 242, 135).
What is the CMYK value of #9EF287?+
#9EF287 converts to CMYK(35%, 0%, 44%, 5%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9EF287.
Is #9ef287 a warm or cool color?+
#9EF287 (#9EF287) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 107° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9ef287 belong to?+
#9EF287 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 107°, 80%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9ef287 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9EF287 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.35:1 — 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 #9ef287?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9EF287 (#9EF287) is 13-0117 Mint Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9EF287 in design

Practical guidance for using #9ef287 (#9EF287) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9EF287 (#9EF287) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9EF287 (#9EF287) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural 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

#9EF287 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

#9EF287 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.