#9DBA8B Hex Color
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Soft, dusty lime with a grayed pastel finish. #9dba8b works best as a calm background or large base surface, where its low saturation keeps layouts gentle. It flatters deep plum and terracotta better than plain white, which can wash it out. The hex code also holds black body text at roughly 9.8:1 contrast, well past accessibility thresholds.
Questions about #9dba8b
What is #9dba8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dba8b is rgb(157, 186, 139), in HSL hsl(97, 25%, 64%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 25%, 27%.
What text color works best on #9dba8b?
Black text. #9dba8b reaches about 9.8:1 contrast with black, well past the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for body copy. White text falls far short and should be avoided on this shade.
Does #9dba8b read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow-heavy base and gray undertones give it a dried-herb feel, closer to sage than to mint, so it pairs naturally with earthy palettes.
Which colors pair well with #9dba8b?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its dusty side, while terracotta adds welcome warmth. Next to white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker tones in the palette.
Is #9dba8b readable on white or black?
#9dba8b has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.