#99A489 Hex Color
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Pastel and ashy, #99a489 is a very unsaturated lime with a soft gray-green cast. Its muted lightness suggests peace, gentleness, and steady growth without feeling sugary. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring themes, nature-led packaging, and calm interfaces. Black text reaches about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #99a489
What is #99a489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a489 is rgb(153, 164, 137), in HSL hsl(84, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 16%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #99a489?
#99a489 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, terracotta for warmth, and muted cream for softer layouts, keeping its low saturation from looking flat across packaging, nature branding, and spring-focused interfaces.
Is #99a489 readable on white or black?
#99a489 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.