#9CA49A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans heavily into grey, making it a sophisticated neutral for organic branding. #9ca49a offers excellent legibility for small body text when paired with black, allowing it to function as a reliable background shade. Because of its low saturation, it pairs beautifully with earthy terracottas or warm charcoal to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this ashy green is #9ca49a.
Questions about #9ca49a
What is #9ca49a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca49a is rgb(156, 164, 154), in HSL hsl(108, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 6%, 36%.
Which colors pair best with #9ca49a for design projects?
Use #9ca49a with warm earthy tones like terracotta or deep charcoal to prevent the palette from feeling washed out. This muted green acts as a stable neutral, allowing vibrant accent colors to stand out without competing for attention.
Is #9ca49a a warm or cool color?
#9ca49a leans slightly cool due to its heavy grey influence, though it carries enough organic green pigment to avoid feeling sterile. It works effectively in spaces requiring a calming, grounded atmosphere that remains professional and unobtrusive.
Is #9ca49a readable on white or black?
#9ca49a has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.