#9EAEA2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans toward grey, offering a stable and organic appearance. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, the hex code #9eaea2 is a functional choice for body copy in sustainability or pharmaceutical designs. Avoid using it as a dominant pop color, as its desaturation can feel washed out. It looks best when paired with deep charcoal or warm slate tones.
Questions about #9eaea2
What is #9eaea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eaea2 is rgb(158, 174, 162), in HSL hsl(135, 9%, 65%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 7%, 32%.
Does #9eaea2 read as a warm or cool green?
#9eaea2 leans into a cool, desaturated spectrum due to its heavy grey undertone. This makes it feel more like stone or aged moss than a vibrant, organic leaf, allowing it to act as a neutral anchor in a design.
Is #9eaea2 readable on white or black?
#9eaea2 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.02:1 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.