#96C9B7 Hex Color
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#96c9b7 is a desaturated, dusty teal with significant gray undertones. Black text remains perfectly legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal interfaces. It shines as a background color for wellness and healthcare branding. Pair it with charcoal or slate rather than white to prevent the color from appearing washed out. The hex code for this cool pastel is #96c9b7.
Questions about #96c9b7
What is #96c9b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96c9b7 is rgb(150, 201, 183), in HSL hsl(159, 32%, 69%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 9%, 21%.
What color schemes work best with #96c9b7?
This dusty teal pairs beautifully with darker, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate to anchor the palette. If you want a softer look, combining it with muted earth tones creates a professional, wellness-oriented aesthetic.
Is #96c9b7 readable on white or black?
#96c9b7 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 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.