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#9DC231 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9DC231 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9DC231 Color Information

#9DC231 RGB value is (157, 194, 49). The hex color red value is 157, green is 194, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 75°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 0 percent, 75 percent, 24percent.

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#9DC231 Color Meaning

color #9DC231 signals digital ecosystem energy, open-source optimism, and functional vibrancy. #9DC231 sharp lime-green was chosen by Google to represent Android’s accessibility and adaptability. Psychologically, Color #9DC231 energizes without overwhelming; #9DC231’s lively enough for app icons but legible at small sizes. Unlike natural greens, #9DC231 feels deliberately synthetic—engineered for screens, not forests. Culturally, #9DC231’s tied to mobile innovation and global connectivity. In branding, #9DC231 conveys tech that serves people, not the other way around. Spiritually, #9DC231 represents growth through collaboration—code, community, and constant iteration. Use color #9DC231 when your product thrives on user participation, rapid feedback, and joyful functionality.

Color Conversion

Convert #9DC231 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#9DC231
RGB
rgb(157, 194, 49)
HSL
hsl(75°, 60%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 0%, 75%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(75°, 75%, 76%)
XYZ
33.7508 45.9734 10.0006
Yxy
45.9734 0.3762 0.5124
Hunter Lab
67.8037 -6.2694 8.0055
CIE-Lab
73.5283 -31.8310 64.1219

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#9DC231 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#9DC231 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #9DC231 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9DC231 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9DC231;

Text Color

color: #9DC231;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9DC231;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9DC23140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9DC231;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9DC231 0%, #5e741d 100%);

#9DC231 Color FAQs

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