#9BAF89 Hex Color
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#9baf89 is a desaturated, dusty lime with gray undertones. This muted shade feels grounded, making it an excellent base for UI backgrounds requiring softness. While it can appear washed out against pure white, it pairs well with charcoal or deep earth tones. The hex code is #9baf89. Because of its light value, black text provides the high contrast needed for excellent readability.
Questions about #9baf89
What is #9baf89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9baf89 is rgb(155, 175, 137), in HSL hsl(92, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 22%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #9baf89?
#9baf89 works beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep, dark earth tones to create a high-contrast, grounded look. Because of its muted, dusty nature, it also balances effectively against warm, darker neutrals that prevent the overall design from feeling too washed out.
Is #9baf89 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #9baf89 lacks the necessary contrast to serve as readable body text against a standard white background. It functions best as a decorative accent or a background color where you can layer dark, high-contrast text on top for readability.
Is #9baf89 readable on white or black?
#9baf89 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.