#9AC08E Hex Color
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This unsaturated lime green reads as a muted, botanical pastel with gentle yellow undertones. Because it offers high readability with black text, #9ac08e works well as a background for clean, organic brand identities or wellness UI designs. While it can appear washed out against pure white, pairing this hex code with dark charcoals creates a reliable, high-contrast look that feels both professional and grounded.
Questions about #9ac08e
What is #9ac08e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ac08e is rgb(154, 192, 142), in HSL hsl(106, 28%, 65%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 26%, 25%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9ac08e in a design scheme?
Pair #9ac08e with dark charcoal or deep espresso tones to ground the color and improve legibility. For a vibrant, nature-inspired palette, consider accents of soft terracotta or warm earth tones, which complement the gentle yellow undertones without overpowering the pastel aesthetic.
Does #9ac08e work well for UI backgrounds?
Because #9ac08e maintains high readability with dark text, it serves as an excellent, low-stress background for wellness or health-focused user interfaces. Avoid pairing it with pure white text, as the low contrast can make the design appear washed out and difficult to read.
Is #9ac08e readable on white or black?
#9ac08e has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.