#9DAE8C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted aesthetic that pairs well with charcoal greys for a modern, grounded look. Because of its low chroma, #9dae8c functions best as a soft background or a supporting neutral rather than a high-impact accent. Its readability is high enough to support black text, making it a dependable choice for UI layouts requiring a calm, organic feel. The hex code for this shade is #9dae8c.
Questions about #9dae8c
What is #9dae8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dae8c is rgb(157, 174, 140), in HSL hsl(90, 17%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 20%, 32%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9dae8c?
This muted green works beautifully with deep charcoal or dark slate greys to create a grounded, modern contrast. It also bridges nicely with soft, warm neutrals like cream or beige, which highlight its natural, earthy undertones without overwhelming the palette.
Is #9dae8c suitable for UI text?
The contrast of #9dae8c is generally insufficient for small body text against a white background, often failing accessibility standards. It functions much better as a subtle background, UI container, or accent button where white or dark grey text can sit comfortably on top.
Is #9dae8c readable on white or black?
#9dae8c has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.86:1 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.