#91AC98 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy green relies on gray undertones to keep its saturation low. Because of its dusty quality, #91ac98 works exceptionally well as a grounding neutral background for organic or eco-conscious branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal text, which offers strong readability against the pastel surface. While it can wash out against pure white, this color provides a stable, professional alternative for finance or healthcare interfaces.
Questions about #91ac98
What is #91ac98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #91ac98 is rgb(145, 172, 152), in HSL hsl(136, 14%, 62%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 12%, 33%.
What colors pair well with the #91ac98 green?
Deep charcoal or dark slate text offers excellent readability against #91ac98 due to its muted, pastel nature. For a balanced palette, consider pairing this color with terracotta to introduce warmth or navy to create a sophisticated, professional contrast.
Is #91ac98 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #91ac98 as text on a standard white background is generally not recommended for accessibility, as the low contrast can make reading difficult. It works much better as a subtle background color itself, perhaps with darker, high-contrast text overlaid on top.
Is #91ac98 readable on white or black?
#91ac98 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.