#9BB199 Hex Color
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Muted and gray-washed, #9bb199 is a light pastel green with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a soft, steady feel, making it effective as a dominant background for spring, organic, pharmacy, or sustainability designs. Pair it with charcoal for readable text and stronger definition. The hex code #9bb199 supports black body text at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #9bb199
What is #9bb199 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb199 is rgb(155, 177, 153), in HSL hsl(115, 13%, 65%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 14%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9bb199?
#9bb199 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, while warm neutral accents add depth and keep its dusty green character calm in organic or spring-focused layouts without making the background feel heavy.
Does #9bb199 look warm or cool?
#9bb199 reads as a cool-leaning muted green because its gray, ashy cast softens the underlying green, though natural light and nearby warm colors can make it feel more neutral than distinctly cool.
Is #9bb199 readable on white or black?
#9bb199 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.