#9DB69D Hex Color
Soft and muted dusty sage green
This muted, dusty green is a study in softness and understated harmony. Because of its extremely low saturation, #9db69d serves as an excellent neutral background that avoids the starkness of pure white. It performs best when paired with warm, terracotta accents or deep charcoals. The hex code is #9db69d, and its high contrast allows for crisp black text readability in UI designs.
Questions about #9db69d
What is #9db69d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9db69d is rgb(157, 182, 157), in HSL hsl(120, 15%, 66%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 14%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #9db69d?
#9db69d works best alongside earthy, warm tones that ground its quiet presence. For a balanced look, combine this sage with deep charcoal for text contrast or bring in muted terracotta to highlight the green's natural, organic undertones.
Is #9db69d suitable for UI design text?
While #9db69d is excellent as a soft background or accent element, it generally lacks the necessary contrast for small body text. Always pair it with high-contrast, dark-colored foreground elements like dark slate or near-black to ensure your interface remains accessible.
Is #9db69d readable on white or black?
#9db69d has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.