#9ec159 color: Sapling
#9ec159 is rgb(158, 193, 89) in RGB and oklch(76.3% 0.13779 125.019) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Lime
- Light
- Vivid
- Neutral
- ≈ Pistachio
- lime-500
- Black 24%
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About #9ec159
#9ec159 is a bright light lime color. In OKLCH it has 76.3% lightness, 0.138 chroma and a hue of 125°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.05:1 contrast and black text 10.23:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Sapling (#a3c05a). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is lime-500.
Lighter: #9ec159 mixed with white
Darker: #9ec159 mixed with black
Calmer: #9ec159 with less saturation
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Questions about #9ec159
What color is #9ec159?
#9ec159 is bright light lime. The closest named color is Sapling. In RGB it is rgb(158, 193, 89), in HSL hsl(80.19, 45.61%, 55.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(76.3% 0.13779 125.019).
What colors go well with #9ec159?
The complementary color of #9ec159 is #c69af8. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #cdb038 and #5fcc8b. The triadic partners are #5ebaff and #fa8aa6.
Is white or black text more readable on #9ec159?
Black text reads better on #9ec159: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 and black gives 10.23:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9ec159 a warm or cool color?
#9ec159 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 125 degrees, its lightness 76.3% and its chroma 0.138.