#90AC7E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted alternative to bright greens. With its strong gray undertones, #90ac7e works effectively as a soft background or a supporting neutral in spring palettes. It maintains excellent contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI designs. Use this hex code alongside warm creams or terra cotta to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #90ac7e
What is #90ac7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90ac7e is rgb(144, 172, 126), in HSL hsl(97, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 27%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #90ac7e?
This muted lime works best when balanced against warm, earthy tones that ground its gray undertones. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta to keep your design from feeling washed out or overly sterile in a neutral layout.
Is #90ac7e suitable for text usage?
While #90ac7e functions beautifully as a large-scale background, it lacks the dark value necessary for accessible small-scale text. Use it alongside deep charcoal or near-black text to maintain readability while keeping the palette soft and professional.
Is #90ac7e readable on white or black?
#90ac7e has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.