#9BB88F Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted alternative to bright spring greens. Because it lacks intensity, #9bb88f works best as a neutral background rather than a main focus. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted terracotta, which prevent the color from appearing washed out. Black text maintains high accessibility here, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that prioritize readability.
Questions about #9bb88f
What is #9bb88f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb88f is rgb(155, 184, 143), in HSL hsl(102, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 22%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #9bb88f for a balanced design?
Use #9bb88f alongside deep, dark neutrals like charcoal to prevent the color from appearing washed out or weak. For a warmer, organic contrast, pairing it with earthy terracotta helps ground the muted tones and adds visual weight.
Is #9bb88f a suitable choice for web interface text?
Avoid using #9bb88f for small text or body content because its low intensity creates poor contrast ratios against white backgrounds. Instead, keep it as a background or accent color and stick to high-contrast black or dark gray for readable typography.
Is #9bb88f readable on white or black?
#9bb88f has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.