#9EA39F Hex Color
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Not pure gray, not quite green. #9ea39f is a dusty, ashy shade with a faint sage undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it a dependable supporting tone for minimal interfaces and product design, especially behind dark typography. It reads neutral without the sterility of plain gray, though it can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or muted terracotta for contrast.
Questions about #9ea39f
What is #9ea39f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea39f is rgb(158, 163, 159), in HSL hsl(132, 3%, 63%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9ea39f?
#9ea39f pairs well with charcoal for a crisp, professional look, or terracotta for gentle warmth. Its muted sage undertone also suits deep plum and off-white paper tones.
Is #9ea39f a warm or cool gray?
#9ea39f sits close to neutral with a very slight green cast, so it reads cool in most settings without feeling cold. The warmth is subtle enough to work alongside both warm and cool palettes.
Is #9ea39f readable on white or black?
#9ea39f has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.