Sage Grey
Sophisticated, dusty green for calm designs
Sage Grey is a desaturated, dusty green with heavy grey undertones. Because it sits comfortably in the neutral range, the hex code #9ea49d works best as a supporting background tone rather than a vibrant focal point. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate, offering excellent readability for small body text. Use it in organic branding or wellness interfaces when you need a muted, stable foundation.
Questions about Sage Grey
What is the hex code for Sage Grey?
Sage Grey is #9ea49d. In RGB that is rgb(158, 164, 157), in HSL hsl(111, 4%, 63%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 36%.
What design style works best with #9ea49d?
The muted, neutral nature of #9ea49d excels in organic, wellness-focused branding where readability and stability are priorities. It functions perfectly as a soft background or text-backing color that avoids the harshness of pure white or high-contrast greys.
Is Sage Grey readable on white or black?
Sage Grey has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.