#9FB388 Hex Color
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Nothing about this lime shouts. #9fb388 is a dusty, grayed green with warm yellow undertones, so muted it reads closer to sage than citrus. That softness makes it a strong dominant base for spring themes and baby products, though it can look washed out next to pure white. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 9.3:1 contrast. Pair it with plum or charcoal for depth.
Questions about #9fb388
What is #9fb388 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb388 is rgb(159, 179, 136), in HSL hsl(88, 22%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 24%, 30%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9fb388?
Plum, terracotta, and charcoal are strong partners for #9fb388 because their depth and warmth offset its low saturation. Cream or warm white backgrounds suit it better than pure white, which can wash it out.
Is #9fb388 readable on white or black?
#9fb388 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 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.