#96B191 Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel green with a clear gray wash. #96b191 works best as a large, calm background rather than a punchy accent, since its low saturation can read flat next to white. It pairs well with terracotta and warm cream, and black text stays highly readable on top. Its hex code makes it an easy pick for spring, garden, and wellness palettes.
Questions about #96b191
What is #96b191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b191 is rgb(150, 177, 145), in HSL hsl(111, 17%, 63%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 18%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #96b191?
Terracotta, warm cream, and charcoal all sit comfortably next to #96b191. Its muted, ashy green needs warmer or darker neighbors to avoid washing out beside plain white.
Is #96b191 readable on white or black?
#96b191 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.