#9FBE9C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green offers a muted and gentle aesthetic. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well as a background color for readable body copy. The hex code #9fbe9c feels organic and stable, making it a natural fit for sustainability branding. Try pairing it with deep, muted terracottas to balance its airy quality.
Questions about #9fbe9c
What is #9fbe9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbe9c is rgb(159, 190, 156), in HSL hsl(115, 21%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 18%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9fbe9c?
This muted green creates a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic when paired with deep, earthy terracotta or soft charcoal grays. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neon tones, as they will clash with its soft, unsaturated character.
Is #9fbe9c readable on white or black?
#9fbe9c has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.31:1 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.