#9EB492 Hex Color
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This desaturated lime green feels dusty and grounded due to its heavy gray undertones. Because it offers high readability with black text, #9eb492 works effectively as a full-page background for UI designs or soft branding. Pair this hex code with a sharp, deep charcoal or a rich eggplant purple to balance its inherent softness and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #9eb492
What is #9eb492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb492 is rgb(158, 180, 146), in HSL hsl(99, 18%, 64%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 19%, 29%.
Which colors pair best with #9eb492 for a balanced interface?
Is #9eb492 suitable for text-heavy web backgrounds?
#9eb492 is an excellent choice for backgrounds because its gray undertones reduce glare while maintaining high contrast with black text. It offers a soothing, readable experience that works far better than more vibrant, saturated greens.
Is #9eb492 readable on white or black?
#9eb492 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.