#9AB092 Hex Color
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#9ab092 is a pastel, ashy lime with low saturation and a soft gray-green undertone. Its light, dusty finish suggests peace, youth, and steady growth without feeling sugary. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for spring layouts, baby products, or nature-led branding. Black text reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #9ab092
What is #9ab092 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab092 is rgb(154, 176, 146), in HSL hsl(104, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 17%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Is #9ab092 warm or cool?
It reads as a soft, slightly cool green because its low saturation and gray undertone reduce the yellow warmth found in brighter lime shades, while its moderate lightness keeps the overall effect gentle rather than icy or stark.
What colors pair well with #9ab092 in a design palette?
Pair #9ab092 with charcoal for readable text, deep navy for stronger contrast, or muted terracotta for a warmer, organic counterpoint; these darker and earthier partners keep the dusty lime from looking washed out beside pale neutrals.
Does #9ab092 work as a background for body text?
Yes, black text on #9ab092 has about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text and making this muted lime a practical background for readable UI panels and content areas. White text is a poor choice for small type on this background.
Is #9ab092 readable on white or black?
#9ab092 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.