#9EBE8F Hex Color
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The hex code #9ebe8f is a light, dusty lime with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives it a gentle, peaceful feel that suits spring themes, baby products, nature branding, and soft interfaces. Use black text for strong readability: its roughly 10.2:1 contrast ratio meets WCAG AA for normal body text.
Questions about #9ebe8f
What is #9ebe8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ebe8f is rgb(158, 190, 143), in HSL hsl(101, 27%, 65%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 25%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9ebe8f?
Is #9ebe8f warm or cool?
#9ebe8f reads as a softly warm green because its yellow undertone outweighs the cooler effect of its green hue, while its light value and grayness keep that warmth restrained, giving the overall impression a gentle cast.
Is #9ebe8f readable on white or black?
#9ebe8f has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.