#9CBB89 Hex Color
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For spring campaigns and baby products, #9cbb89 delivers a pastel lime that feels gentle rather than electric. Its gray undertone keeps layouts calm, though that same dustiness can turn muddy next to white. Use it as a dominant base behind dark text, which reaches a solid 9.9:1 contrast, and let plum or charcoal accents carry the detail.
Questions about #9cbb89
What is #9cbb89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cbb89 is rgb(156, 187, 137), in HSL hsl(97, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 27%, 27%.
Does black or white text work better on #9cbb89?
Black text. It reaches about 9.9:1 contrast on this pastel green, well past the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, while white text drops near 2:1 and fails for body copy.
What colors pair well with #9cbb89?
Is #9cbb89 readable on white or black?
#9cbb89 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.