#9CB5A0 Hex Color
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A desaturated, dusty sage, #9cb5a0 serves as a calming base for organic and eco-friendly branding. The hex code is light and muted, making it ideal for UI backgrounds where white feels too stark. Because it offers a 9.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, small copy remains perfectly readable. Pair this color with deep charcoal or warm slate to anchor its airy character.
Questions about #9cb5a0
What is #9cb5a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cb5a0 is rgb(156, 181, 160), in HSL hsl(130, 14%, 66%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 12%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #9cb5a0 for a balanced design?
Is #9cb5a0 readable on white or black?
#9cb5a0 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.