#9CA989 Hex Color
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#9ca989 is a muted lime shade with pastel lightness, dusty gray undertones, and very low saturation. Its soft, dependable character suits spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and calm gaming interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #9ca989.
Questions about #9ca989
What is #9ca989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca989 is rgb(156, 169, 137), in HSL hsl(84, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 19%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #9ca989?
Does #9ca989 look warm or cool?
It reads as a gently warm, muted green because its yellow-lime hue is softened by gray, though surrounding colors can shift it cooler or warmer. It feels natural, quiet, and dependable rather than bright or energetic.
Is #9ca989 readable on white or black?
#9ca989 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.