#A9B09C Color Information

Hex color code: #A9B09C

The hex color #A9B09C is a understated green with RGB values of (169, 176, 156) and HSL of (81°, 11%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#A9B09C

RGB

169, 176, 156

HSL

81°, 11%, 65%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A9B09C;
background-color: #A9B09C;
border-color: #A9B09C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A9B09C;
border: 2px solid #A9B09C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A9B09C]
text-[#A9B09C]
border-[#A9B09C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A9B09C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A9B09C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A9B09C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A9B09C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A9B09C; background-color: #A9B09C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A9B09C20; border-left: 4px solid #A9B09C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A9B09C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A9B09C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

169, 176, 156

Red: 169 / Green: 176 / Blue: 156

HSL

81°, 11%, 65%

Hue: 81° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 31%

What color is #A9B09C?

#A9B09C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A39CB0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A9B09C to RGB:

rgb(169, 176, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A9B09C to HSL:

hsl(81, 11%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A9B09C to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 11%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced green tone, #A9B09C has RGB (169, 176, 156) and HSL (81°, 11%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A9B09C is #A39CB0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B0AD9C.

Use #A9B09C in CSS: color: #A9B09C or background-color: #A9B09C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A9B09C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.38:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B09C?

#A9B09C is a balanced green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A9B09C?

#A9B09C in RGB is (169, 176, 156) - 169 red, 176 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #A9B09C in CSS?

Use #A9B09C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A9B09C?

#A39CB0 (complementary), #B0AD9C (analogous), and #848E71 (lighter shade) work well with #A9B09C.