#96A995 Hex Color
Grounded green with gentle gray
Soft and heavily muted, #96a995 is a dusty green with gray undertones and a grounded, reliable feel. Its low saturation suggests safety and balance, supporting sustainability, organic, pharmacy, and finance branding without looking loud. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or dark brown. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast on it, and the hex code is #96a995.
Questions about #96a995
What is #96a995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a995 is rgb(150, 169, 149), in HSL hsl(117, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 12%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #96a995?
#96a995 pairs well with warm white for a light, natural layout and dark brown for depth, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its soft gray-green character in small doses.
Does #96a995 look warm or cool?
#96a995 reads as a cool-to-neutral green because its gray undertones soften the hue and reduce warmth, giving it a grounded, dependable mood rather than a bright or distinctly yellow-green appearance.
Is #96a995 readable on white or black?
#96a995 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.