#9EAC92 Hex Color
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#9eac92 is a dusty, unsaturated lime that carries an organic, muted quality. Because of its low chroma, this shade serves best as a grounding neutral rather than a punchy accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to temper its softness. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for readable UI backgrounds.
Questions about #9eac92
What is #9eac92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eac92 is rgb(158, 172, 146), in HSL hsl(92, 14%, 62%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 15%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #9eac92 for a balanced design?
Because #9eac92 is a low-chroma, muted neutral, it benefits from high-contrast accents to add visual weight. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for text readability or burnt orange to inject warmth into an otherwise cool, organic composition.
Does #9eac92 work well as a primary UI background?
Yes, #9eac92 serves as a highly functional background color because its muted quality prevents it from overpowering the interface. It maintains excellent readability with black or very dark gray text, making it a sophisticated alternative to standard off-white or light gray backdrops.
Is #9eac92 readable on white or black?
#9eac92 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.