#9CA389 Hex Color
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Edamame is a muted, desaturated yellow-green with earthy undertones. Because of its dusty quality, it serves as an excellent neutral background for organic or nature-inspired branding. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to add depth to your palette. Black text offers strong 8.0:1 contrast against this hex code #9ca389, making it a reliable choice for small body copy.
Questions about Edamame
What is the hex code for Edamame?
Edamame is #9ca389. In RGB that is rgb(156, 163, 137), in HSL hsl(76, 12%, 59%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 16%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9ca389 in UI design?
Edamame #9ca389 works best as a sophisticated neutral backdrop for organic brand identities or wellness interfaces. Because it offers a high 8.0:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains fully accessible for small, readable body text.
What colors complement Edamame #9ca389?
This muted yellow-green pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or warm slate, which adds necessary visual depth to your palette. Using deep, dark tones prevents the design from feeling too washed out or flat.
Is Edamame readable on white or black?
Edamame has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.