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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BEA1F — Lime
#9BEA1F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 83° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9BEA1F
- f9fef1
- e6fac6
- d3f69b
- c0f270
- adee45
- 9aea1a
- 7fc312
- 63980e
- 476d0a
- 2b4206
- 0f1702
Color schemes using #9BEA1F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9BEA1F FAQ
What color is #9BEA1F?
#9BEA1F is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 83 degrees, 83% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9BEA1F?
#9BEA1F is rgb(155, 234, 31) in RGB, hsl(83, 83%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 87%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BEA1F?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.18:1.
What colors go well with #9BEA1F?
Its direct complement is #6D1FEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F37EA and #D21FEA gives you contrast without the vibration.