#9CA597 Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, this dusty lime reads muted rather than fresh, with a soft mid-lightness that calms a palette. #9ca597 works well as a large background for UI or branding, and black text on it reaches about 8.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #9ca597
What is #9ca597 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca597 is rgb(156, 165, 151), in HSL hsl(99, 7%, 62%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 8%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9ca597?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm wood tones bring out the green in #9ca597 without making it look muddy. Next to bright white it can wash out, so cream or warm neutrals make a safer light companion.
Is #9ca597 readable on white or black?
#9ca597 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.