#969991 Hex Color
Dusty lime with dependable character
#969991 is a muted lime with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, dependable character rather than vivid energy. Its soft saturation suits nature branding, energy drink packaging, sports graphics, and gaming interfaces as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep forest green. Black text reads clearly on this color at about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #969991.
Questions about #969991
What is #969991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969991 is rgb(150, 153, 145), in HSL hsl(82, 4%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 5%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #969991?
#969991 pairs well with charcoal, deep forest green, and warm neutrals, which reinforce its muted lime base without overwhelming its dusty character; use brighter greens sparingly when you want the palette to feel more energetic.
Is #969991 warm or cool?
#969991 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its red and green channels sit close together while blue is lower, giving the shade a dusty yellow-lime cast rather than a crisp blue-green appearance.
Is #969991 readable on white or black?
#969991 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.