#9DA096 Hex Color
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#9da096 is a muted, dusty olive with strong grey undertones. It lacks the brightness of a true yellow or lime, reading instead as a sophisticated, desaturated neutral. This color works well as a supporting background tone for darker palettes, offering enough contrast to support small black text. Designers often use it to ground high-energy schemes, as it appears stable and balanced against more vivid shades.
Questions about #9da096
What is #9da096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da096 is rgb(157, 160, 150), in HSL hsl(78, 5%, 61%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 6%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9da096?
Is #9da096 considered a warm or cool color?
While it originates from an olive base, #9da096 reads as a cool, balanced neutral due to its strong grey undertones. It lacks the typical warmth of a yellow-leaning green, making it an ideal choice for professional, modern, and minimalist design environments.
Is #9da096 readable on white or black?
#9da096 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.