#9DA491 Hex Color
A grounded and desaturated mossy grey
Dusty and muted, #9da491 acts as a desaturated lime with heavy grey undertones. It brings a grounded, natural feel to organic branding and outdoor-focused interfaces. While it can appear muddy when used across large backgrounds, it functions best as a supporting tone against charcoal or deep forest greens. The hex code #9da491 provides high readability for body text, allowing for clean, accessible design work.
Questions about #9da491
What is #9da491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da491 is rgb(157, 164, 145), in HSL hsl(82, 9%, 61%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 12%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #9da491 for branding?
#9da491 works best alongside high-contrast neutrals to avoid appearing washed out in interface designs. It creates a sophisticated, earthy palette when paired with deep charcoal or dark forest greens, which ground the light, muted quality of the base tone effectively.
Is #9da491 readable on white or black?
#9da491 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.