#99B293 Hex Color
Dusty sage green with muted, ashy undertones
#99b293 is a dusty, unsaturated sage green with a muted, ashy quality. It lacks intensity, making it an ideal choice for backgrounds in sustainable or wellness branding where you need a gentle, stabilizing anchor. Because this color provides high contrast with black text, it works well for readable UI layouts. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #99b293
What is #99b293 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99b293 is rgb(153, 178, 147), in HSL hsl(108, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 17%, 30%.
What colors pair best with the muted #99b293?
Because #99b293 is so desaturated, it works beautifully with deep charcoal or soft black for strong readability. You can also ground it with warm, earthy browns or a crisp off-white to prevent the green from appearing overly washed out.
Is #99b293 considered a warm or cool green?
The #99b293 shade leans cool due to its ashy, unsaturated quality, which removes the typical vibrancy of a grass green. This makes it an ideal choice for creating a calm, quiet, or professional atmosphere in digital interfaces.
Is #99b293 readable on white or black?
#99b293 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.