#9AA398 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly ashy, #9aa398 is a light gray-green with low saturation and a soft gray undertone. It suggests safety and reliability while keeping a balanced, natural feel. The hex code #9aa398 works well as a supporting tone in sustainability, pharmacy, or finance palettes, especially beside charcoal text. Black text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #9aa398
What is #9aa398 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa398 is rgb(154, 163, 152), in HSL hsl(109, 6%, 62%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 7%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9aa398?
#9aa398 pairs well with charcoal for clear contrast, warm cream for a softer base, and muted terracotta for a grounded accent that brings out its restrained green without making the palette feel overly rustic.
Does #9aa398 read as warm or cool?
#9aa398 reads as a neutral-to-cool gray-green because its RGB green value is slightly higher than its red and blue values, while its low saturation keeps the effect dusty rather than fresh or vivid.
Is #9aa398 readable on white or black?
#9aa398 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.