Color #9EFF2E Color / Colour Code #9EFF2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #9eff2e (#9EFF2E). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 59% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #9EFF2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#9EFF2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 58, 88, and 118 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 88, 208, and 328 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #9EFF2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 88 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 88 to 133 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 88 with its complement at 268 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #9EFF2E
Lightness variations at hue 88 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #9EFF2E
Design Use Cases for #9EFF2E
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #9EFF2E is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 59% lightness, #9EFF2E has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#9EFF2E falls in the green range (hue 88). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #9EFF2E (hue 88) to its complement at hue 268. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 118. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9eff2e, #8f2eff);
CSS Code for #9EFF2E
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #9EFF2E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #9EFF2E (#9EFF2E)
#9EFF2E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 158 red, 255 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 88 degrees with 100% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #9EFF2E is 202/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 82% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #9EFF2E against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8F2EFF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #9EFF2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFF82E and #35FF2E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #9EFF2E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #9EFF2E?
- #9EFF2E is Color #9EFF2E, a green color (colour) with RGB(158, 255, 46), HSL(88, 100%, 59%), and CMYK(38%, 0%, 82%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 202/255.
- Is #9EFF2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #9EFF2E has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #9EFF2E?
- The complementary colour is #8F2EFF (hue 268). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFF82E and #35FF2E. The triadic palette adds #2E9DFF and #FF2E9D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #9EFF2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #9eff2e; or rgb(158, 255, 46); or hsl(88, 100%, 59%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 88 100% 59%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.