#9DC9A0 Hex Color
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Like a sage leaf faded by the sun, this dusty pastel green carries gray undertones that keep it soft. The hex code #9dc9a0 works best as a background or supporting tone; it can wash out next to plain white. It flatters deep plum and warm terracotta. Black text on it reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #9dc9a0
What is #9dc9a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc9a0 is rgb(157, 201, 160), in HSL hsl(124, 29%, 70%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 20%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #9dc9a0?
Deep plum and terracotta both bring out its gray-green softness without clashing. For a calmer palette, try it with navy or warm charcoal neutrals.
Is #9dc9a0 readable on white or black?
#9dc9a0 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.29:1 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.