#9AA097 Hex Color
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#9aa097 is a dusty, almost grey green with a faint lime undertone. Named Trellised Ivy, its low saturation gives it a weathered, steady feel. It works best as a supporting tone in a 30% role, flanked by deep plum or warm wood accents. Black text reads clearly on it, so body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about Trellised Ivy
What is the hex code for Trellised Ivy?
Trellised Ivy is #9aa097. In RGB that is rgb(154, 160, 151), in HSL hsl(100, 5%, 61%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 6%, 37%.
What colors pair well with Trellised Ivy (#9aa097)?
Warm earth tones flatter it most: try terracotta accents or a deep plum for contrast. Cream backgrounds also keep it from looking flat next to plain white.
Does #9aa097 read warm or cool?
It sits close to neutral. The grey base cancels most of the green's freshness, so it leans slightly warm in earthy palettes and slightly cool beside blues. Test it in context before committing.
Is Trellised Ivy readable on white or black?
Trellised Ivy has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 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.