#9CDD74
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#9CDD74
Overview
#9CDD74 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 156, 221, 116, in HSL 97.1°, 60.7%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 29.4%, 0.0%, 47.5%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-G40Y Chartreuse.
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Color Values
#9CDD74
156, 221, 116
97.1, 60.7%, 66.1%
97.1, 47.5%, 86.7%
29.4%, 0.0%, 47.5%, 13.3%
0.8302 0.1521 134.7
Properties
Color Psychology
Light greens evoke tranquility, health, and natural balance. They are the most restful colors for the human eye, requiring no focal adjustment, which is why hospitals and spas favor them. Pastel greens reduce anxiety and symbolize safety and permission across cultures.
Design Usage
Soft greens are the standard for success messages, positive status indicators, and health-related interfaces. They create calming background tones for dashboards and data-heavy applications. Combine them with white and medium gray for a clinical, trustworthy appearance in medical or fintech apps.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #9CDD74;
color: #9CDD74;
border-color: #9CDD74;
Lime 300
#BEF264
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.61:1
Text on black
13.01:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9CDD74?
RGB(156, 221, 116) · HSL(97.1, 60.7%, 66.1%) · CMYK(29.4%, 0.0%, 47.5%, 13.3%)
Does #9CDD74 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #9CDD74?
Use 000000 text on a #9CDD74 background; contrast on black is 13.01:1.