#9CB099 Hex Color
A muted, dusty green with earthy character
This dusty green is highly unsaturated, offering a muted, ashy quality that works well for eco-conscious or organic branding. The hex code #9cb099 serves as a grounded base or background tone. Because it sits in the mid-range, avoid light text, which lacks definition. Instead, pair it with solid black typography for high, readable contrast that meets accessibility standards.
Questions about #9cb099
What is #9cb099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cb099 is rgb(156, 176, 153), in HSL hsl(112, 13%, 65%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 13%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9cb099?
Because #9cb099 is a mid-tone, desaturated green, it pairs effectively with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso to ensure readable typography. For an organic palette, consider combining it with warmer, earthy tones like terracotta or soft, unbleached whites.
Is #9cb099 readable on white or black?
#9cb099 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.