#9CA49C Hex Color
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#9ca49c is a muted green with ashy gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a dusty, grounded appearance. Its restrained character suggests safety and stability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and natural branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this color, including small body copy.
Questions about #9ca49c
What is #9ca49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca49c is rgb(156, 164, 156), in HSL hsl(120, 4%, 63%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 5%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9ca49c?
#9ca49c pairs well with charcoal for readable text, warm cream for open space, and muted terracotta for a restrained accent, since its gray-green base softens stronger tones while keeping the palette grounded. These combinations suit organic, finance, and wellness branding.
Is #9ca49c warm or cool?
#9ca49c reads as a balanced, slightly cool neutral green because its low saturation and gray undertones reduce the freshness of brighter greens, while the muted surface keeps it from feeling icy on screen. Nearby colors can shift its appearance.
Is #9ca49c readable on white or black?
#9ca49c has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.