#96A89D Hex Color
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This muted sage green leans heavily into grey, offering a dusty, organic feel. It functions best as a supporting background color in UI designs. #96a89d pairs well with deep charcoal or warm terracotta for a balanced palette. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this hex code, it remains a highly accessible choice for body copy.
Questions about #96a89d
What is #96a89d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a89d is rgb(150, 168, 157), in HSL hsl(143, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 7%, 34%.
How should #96a89d be used in UI design?
#96a89d serves as an excellent, restful background color that allows content to stand out without visual strain. Because it has a strong grey base, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast charcoal text while maintaining necessary accessibility standards for body readability.
What colors work best with #96a89d?
This muted sage responds well to earth tones, specifically terracotta or deep ochre for a balanced contrast. If you want a more corporate or structured look, grounding #96a89d with deep slate or charcoal creates a sophisticated, modern aesthetic that feels very professional.
Is #96a89d readable on white or black?
#96a89d 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.