#909B83 Hex Color

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#909b83 is a dusty, ashy lime with muted olive undertones and a soft, earthy appearance. Its low saturation suggests growth, dependability, and peace, making it suited to outdoor branding, organic products, gaming interfaces, and nature themes. Use the hex code #909b83 as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream. Black text remains highly readable at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #909b83

What is #909b83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #909b83 is rgb(144, 155, 131), in HSL hsl(87, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 15%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #909b83?
#909b83 pairs naturally with cream, warm wood tones, and charcoal, which sharpen its muted olive character without overwhelming it; burgundy or terracotta can add warmth, while soft neutrals keep the overall palette calm and understated.
Does #909b83 read as warm or cool?
#909b83 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive undertones lean yellow rather than blue; low saturation softens that warmth, creating a balanced, earthy appearance instead of a bright or strongly warm effect.
Is #909b83 readable on white or black?
#909b83 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.