#90A172 Hex Color

An earthy and dependable dusty green

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This dusty, unsaturated lime green offers a muted alternative to bright herbal tones. It feels earthy and dependable, making it useful for nature-inspired branding or gaming interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #90a172. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, black text on this background provides excellent readability. Pair it with deep charcoals rather than pure white to avoid appearing washed out.

Questions about #90a172

What is #90a172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #90a172 is rgb(144, 161, 114), in HSL hsl(82, 20%, 54%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 29%, 37%.

What colors pair well with #90a172 in a design layout?

Because #90a172 is a desaturated mid-tone, it pairs effectively with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or dark slate to maintain visual hierarchy. Avoid using pure white text over it, as the lack of contrast can make your typography appear washed out and difficult to read.

Is #90a172 readable on white or black?

#90a172 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.

#90A172 Hex Color

An earthy and dependable dusty green

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