#9BAC90 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #9bac90 is a muted lime green with a gray wash over it. The low saturation keeps it gentle, which suits spring packaging, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Deep plum and terracotta flatter it well. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 8.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible.
Questions about #9bac90
What is #9bac90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bac90 is rgb(155, 172, 144), in HSL hsl(96, 14%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 16%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #9bac90?
Deep plum and terracotta bring out its warmth without clashing, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Avoid pure white borders, which can make this muted green look washed out. Cream is a safer light neutral.
Can #9bac90 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #9bac90 reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type on this shade.
Is #9bac90 readable on white or black?
#9bac90 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.