#9EBDA2 Hex Color
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#9ebda2 is a light, dusty green with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a soft, ashy finish. Its gentle appearance suits organic branding, spring layouts, pharmacy packaging, and nursery products. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or dark forest green. Black text has about 10.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #9ebda2.
Questions about #9ebda2
What is #9ebda2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ebda2 is rgb(158, 189, 162), in HSL hsl(128, 19%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 14%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9ebda2?
#9ebda2 pairs well with charcoal, dark forest green, warm beige, and muted terracotta, reinforcing its natural, low-saturation character while adding contrast and warmth; charcoal works for readable text, while terracotta adds restrained visual emphasis.
Does #9ebda2 feel warm or cool?
#9ebda2 reads as a softly cool green because its gray undertones temper the yellow in green, while its lightness keeps the result gentle rather than icy, stark, or overly clinical. It suits calm, natural designs more than vivid, energetic palettes.
Is #9ebda2 readable on white or black?
#9ebda2 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.