#96B381 Hex Color
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Muted and softly ashy, #96b381 is a light, unsaturated lime with gentle yellow-gray undertones. Its dusty finish suggests peace and steady growth, making it suited to spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and game interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting background or broad color field, with black text for clear, accessible contrast.
Questions about #96b381
What is #96b381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b381 is rgb(150, 179, 129), in HSL hsl(95, 25%, 60%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 28%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #96b381?
#96b381 pairs well with warm cream and terracotta, while charcoal adds crisp contrast that balances its muted yellow-green cast in branding, interfaces, and nature-led layouts without making the palette feel harsh. Use lighter neutrals for softness and dark accents for definition.
Is #96b381 warm or cool?
#96b381 reads as a softly warm green because its light lime base carries gentle yellow undertones, though its grayness keeps the effect restrained rather than sunny or strongly warm in use. It feels calm and natural instead of vivid or tropical.
Is #96b381 readable on white or black?
#96b381 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.