#96B39C Hex Color
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A muted, mid-light green with gray undertones, #96b39c reads as sage dusted with ash. It settles in well as a background or supporting tone in wellness, gardening, and spring palettes. Black text passes AA easily on it, at about 9.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or terracotta to keep the softness from going flat.
Questions about #96b39c
What is #96b39c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b39c is rgb(150, 179, 156), in HSL hsl(132, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 13%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #96b39c?
Deep plum, terracotta, and charcoal give #96b39c contrast without breaking its calm mood. Keep brighter accents small so the muted green stays in charge of the palette.
Is #96b39c readable on white or black?
#96b39c has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.