#9BB688 Hex Color
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Not a bright lime, #9bb688 is a pastel green grayed down to a dusty, low-key finish. The muted saturation gives it a calm, gentle mood that suits spring themes, baby products, and nature branding. It holds up as a background or supporting tone, though it can read flat next to plain white. Pair it with navy or terracotta for contrast.
Questions about #9bb688
What is #9bb688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb688 is rgb(155, 182, 136), in HSL hsl(95, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 25%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #9bb688?
Navy, charcoal, and terracotta all give #9bb688 a richer read than white does. For softer palettes, cream and warm beige keep its gentle quality intact.
Is #9bb688 readable on white or black?
#9bb688 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.