#99C56D
A light, moderate green closely aligning with Lightgreen.
About #99C56D
The hex code #99C56D represents a beautifully specific shade of green. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightgreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 197, 109).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 22% C, 0% M, 45% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 90.0° hue, 43.1% saturation, and 60.0% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#99C56D
RGB153, 197, 109
HSL90.0°, 43.1%, 60.0%
CMYK22%, 0%, 45%, 23%
HSV90.0°, 44.7%, 77.3%
LAB74.7, -29.7, 39.4
XYZ35.9, 47.8, 21.8
Decimal10077549
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.56:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.98:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #99C56D;
}
.text-color {
color: #99C56D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #99C56D;
}