#096237 Hex Color
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#096237 is a dark, muted green with a slightly cool, blue-gray undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base with generous light contrast. White text reads clearly at about 7.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #096237.
Questions about #096237
What is #096237 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #096237 is rgb(9, 98, 55), in HSL hsl(151, 83%, 21%) and in CMYK 91%, 0%, 44%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #096237?
It pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft sand, which add light and warmth without erasing its depth in restrained brand palettes or editorial layouts with generous open space.
Is #096237 readable on white or black?
#096237 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.