#9DC4AD Hex Color
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#9dc4ad is a light, dusty green with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving designs a soft, peaceful feel. Its gentle tone suits spring branding, organic products, pharmacy interfaces, and garden themes. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly against it, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body text. The hex code is #9dc4ad.
Questions about #9dc4ad
What is #9dc4ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc4ad is rgb(157, 196, 173), in HSL hsl(145, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 12%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #9dc4ad?
#9dc4ad pairs well with charcoal, dark blue, off-white, and muted clay tones, which balance its gray undertones with readable contrast and a restrained natural palette for packaging, garden themes, and calm digital interfaces.
Is #9dc4ad warm or cool?
#9dc4ad reads as a soft, slightly cool green because its gray undertones mute the yellow warmth typical of spring greens, keeping its natural character calm and understated rather than distinctly cold in most palettes.
Is #9dc4ad readable on white or black?
#9dc4ad has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.93:1 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.