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#9CBA7D color code is #9CBA7D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9cba7d.

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#9CBA7D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9CBA7D is 0.4367. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.16:1 against white and 9.73:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9CBA7D on white2.16:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9CBA7D on black9.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9CBA7D2.16:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9CBA7D9.73:1AAA

#9CBA7D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9CBA7D?+
The hex code for #9CBA7D is #9CBA7D. In RGB it's rgb(156, 186, 125), and in HSL it's hsl(90, 31%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #9CBA7D?+
#9CBA7D in RGB is (156, 186, 125). Written in CSS: rgb(156, 186, 125).
What is the CMYK value of #9CBA7D?+
#9CBA7D converts to CMYK(16%, 0%, 33%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9CBA7D.
Is #9cba7d a warm or cool color?+
#9CBA7D (#9CBA7D) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 90° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9cba7d belong to?+
#9CBA7D belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 90°, 31%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9cba7d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9CBA7D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.16:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9cba7d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9CBA7D (#9CBA7D) is 7494 C Green Mist, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9CBA7D in design

Practical guidance for using #9cba7d (#9CBA7D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9CBA7D (#9CBA7D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9CBA7D (#9CBA7D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9CBA7D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#9CBA7D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.