#9BA686 Hex Color
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Muted and gently green, #9ba686 is a dusty lime with gray undertones and a soft, low-saturation finish. Its gentle lightness suits spring layouts, nature branding, baby products, and calm game interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm cream, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #9ba686 supports clear black text at small sizes.
Questions about #9ba686
What is #9ba686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba686 is rgb(155, 166, 134), in HSL hsl(81, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 19%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9ba686?
#9ba686 pairs well with navy and warm cream because both create contrast while preserving its muted, dusty green character; navy feels grounded and crisp, while warm cream keeps the palette soft and natural. Avoid relying on white alone, which can make it look washed out.
Is #9ba686 readable on white or black?
#9ba686 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.