#96B989 Hex Color
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#96b989 is a dusty, unsaturated lime that trades neon brightness for a muted, organic quality. Because it is desaturated and leans toward gray, it works best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a primary call to action. It pairs well with charcoal grays for a modern, grounded UI. Black text remains highly readable over this hex code, ensuring excellent accessibility for body copy.
Questions about #96b989
What is #96b989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b989 is rgb(150, 185, 137), in HSL hsl(104, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 26%, 27%.
How can I best use #96b989 in a UI design?
This color excels as a subtle background or a secondary accent because its desaturated nature avoids visual fatigue. Pair #96b989 with charcoal or dark slate text to maintain high readability while creating a soft, professional, and modern aesthetic.
Is #96b989 readable on white or black?
#96b989 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.