#96B168 Hex Color
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This unsaturated lime sits between earthy and spring-like, offering a gentle, muted appearance. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, as its soft nature can easily lose definition against white. Because it provides high contrast with black text, designers often use the hex code #96b168 for readable, naturalistic UI elements or soft branding accents that require accessibility.
Questions about #96b168
What is #96b168 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b168 is rgb(150, 177, 104), in HSL hsl(82, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 41%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96b168?
Because #96b168 is a muted, organic tone, it pairs exceptionally well with warm neutrals like terracotta or deep, grounded charcoal. These combinations create a balanced palette that feels sophisticated and natural, rather than overly bright or artificial.
Is #96b168 readable on white or black?
#96b168 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.