#96A197 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green leans heavily into grey, offering a stable and organic feel. Because it sits on the lighter side of mid-tone, #96a197 works best as a supporting background rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep terracotta or mustard yellow for a grounded palette. Since black text provides a high 7.8:1 contrast, it remains highly legible for body copy in web UI.
Questions about #96a197
What is #96a197 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a197 is rgb(150, 161, 151), in HSL hsl(125, 6%, 61%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 6%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #96a197?
Because of its muted, grey-green character, #96a197 creates a balanced look when paired with earthy, warm tones like terracotta or mustard yellow. These combinations ground the color, preventing it from feeling too cold or washed out in a design.
Is #96a197 readable on white or black?
#96a197 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 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.