#9DA89E Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-green offers a muted alternative to standard nature tones. The hex code for this shade is #9da89e. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it functions as an excellent background for body copy in eco-conscious brand designs. Pair it with warm charcoal or deep brown rather than stark white to prevent the color from looking washed out.
Questions about #9da89e
What is #9da89e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da89e is rgb(157, 168, 158), in HSL hsl(125, 6%, 64%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 6%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9da89e for a professional design?
Pair #9da89e with deep charcoal or warm dark browns to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that avoids looking washed out. Because this shade is desaturated, it also works beautifully alongside soft terracotta for a natural, earthy color palette.
Is #9da89e readable on white or black?
#9da89e has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.