#9EB09C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted sage sits somewhere between grey and green, offering a stable and organic foundation. Because it is desaturated, #9eb09c works best as a background tone or a secondary accent rather than a primary focus. Pair it with charcoal or deep espresso to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this balanced, neutral green is #9eb09c.
Questions about #9eb09c
What is #9eb09c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb09c is rgb(158, 176, 156), in HSL hsl(114, 11%, 65%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 11%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #9eb09c?
Does #9eb09c lean warm or cool?
While #9eb09c is technically a neutral green, its grey desaturation gives it a cool, professional temperament that feels grounded rather than vibrant. It maintains a stable, organic character that avoids the harshness found in more saturated, yellow-based lime greens.
Is #9eb09c readable on white or black?
#9eb09c has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.