#96B18E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green feels organic and grounded. Because of its muted, ashy quality, the hex code #96b18e works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with warm terra cotta tones or dark charcoal greys to avoid looking washed out. Black text remains readable against this shade, making it a functional choice for UI elements in sustainable branding.
Questions about #96b18e
What is #96b18e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b18e is rgb(150, 177, 142), in HSL hsl(106, 18%, 63%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 20%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96b18e?
#96b18e works best when balanced against warm, grounding tones like terracotta or deep neutrals like charcoal. These contrasts prevent the color from feeling washed out, ensuring your UI elements remain distinct and professional while maintaining an organic, natural feel.
Is #96b18e suitable for text usage?
While #96b18e is an excellent background choice for soft, sustainable branding, it is generally too unsaturated for small-scale body text. Use it primarily as a container background or decorative element, ensuring you pair it with high-contrast, dark typography to maintain proper accessibility standards.
Is #96b18e readable on white or black?
#96b18e has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.