#9DAF89 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty lime, #9daf89 feels natural and grounded. Its low saturation keeps it from overwhelming a layout, making it a reliable supporting tone for organic, earthy palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. Because it offers high contrast for black text, this hex code is an effective choice for accessible, readable body copy backgrounds.
Questions about #9daf89
What is #9daf89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9daf89 is rgb(157, 175, 137), in HSL hsl(88, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 22%, 31%.
What colors pair best with the muted tone of #9daf89?
The dusty lime of #9daf89 works beautifully alongside charcoal for high-contrast, modern readability, or with muted terracotta to emphasize its natural, organic qualities. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, which can make the shade appear muddy rather than sophisticated.
Is #9daf89 readable on white or black?
#9daf89 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.