#9CA494 Hex Color
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Close to sage with a grey wash, #9ca494 is a dusty lime that sits halfway between green and neutral. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for nature and wellness palettes, though it turns muddy in large flat areas. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal, and rely on black text when small body copy sits on top.
Questions about #9ca494
What is #9ca494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca494 is rgb(156, 164, 148), in HSL hsl(90, 8%, 61%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 10%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9ca494?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #9ca494, since its low saturation lets richer neighbors stand out. Skip pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #9ca494 readable on white or black?
#9ca494 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.