#96B0A1 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green has a muted quality that suggests organic growth and stability. Because of its low chroma, #96b0a1 works well as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm terracotta, which grounds its ashy undertones. The hex code for this subtle shade is #96b0a1, and it maintains excellent readability with high-contrast black text.
Questions about #96b0a1
What is #96b0a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b0a1 is rgb(150, 176, 161), in HSL hsl(145, 14%, 64%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 9%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #96b0a1 for a balanced palette?
Because #96b0a1 has strong ashy undertones, it grounds beautifully against warm terracotta or deep charcoal. These high-contrast pairings add necessary weight to the otherwise airy and muted green, making it feel more intentional in your design layout.
Is #96b0a1 readable on white or black?
#96b0a1 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.02:1 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.