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#9EB5A3

Brightness
172.4
HSL (°,%,%)
133°, 13%, 66%
HSV V %
71%
Lab
71.5, -11.4, 6.5
PNG size
6.4 KB
Tone / Feel
light, muted cool hue
Black text 9.59:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 2.19:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (9.59:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #9EB5A3

Common Name: Munsell 2.5G 7/2
System: Munsell Color System
Origin: Scientific color notation system developed for visual accuracy

Computed Values:
RGB: ~158, 181, 163
HSL: ~144°, 14%, 66%
Hex: #9EB5A3

Contrast Ratios:
Against white (#FFFFFF): 2.1:1 – Fail (WCAG AA)
Against black (#000000): 9.9:1 – Pass (WCAG AA+AAA)

Mood & Feel:
Calm, collected, and mature — #9EB5A3 has a soft mineral soul that often reads as thoughtful and meditative. It holds a natural earthiness with undertones of forest moss and dried sage, giving it a quietly confident presence in spaces and interfaces alike.

Close Named Matches:

  • Exact Match: Munsell 2.5G 7/2#9EB5A3 (ΔE=0.00)
  • Behr - Copper Patina — #9CB39F (ΔE=1.37)
  • Isomat - LPC 1623 — #A2B8A6 (ΔE=1.24)
  • PPG - Silver Leaf — #9DB7A5 (ΔE=1.19)
  • Trumatch - 21-d5 — #9AB19E (ΔE=1.62)

Why Designers Use It.

  • Low-saturation greens like #9EB5A3 embody balance — making them a go-to in interior design, especially in biophilic themes and wellness spaces. It's a natural chameleon: cozy in mid-century palettes, and fresh in Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism.
  • Found in fabrics and textiles that aim to relax and ground the viewer. Spa towels, soft upholstery, botanical wallpaper—this shade whispers rather than shouts.
  • Popular in UI/UX design as a background or muted accent. It creates separation without harsh contrast — ideal for modals, sidebars, or secondary buttons in accessible layouts.
  • Trendy in eco branding and clean-label packaging. The tone reads honest, clean, and environmentally aligned — a visual shorthand for sustainability.
  • Structurally, it isn’t built from metallics or brights. It’s closer to the tones seen in lichen, sage, eucalyptus, and some polished stones — organic and quiet, never overdesigned.
  • Regionally, it trends in Northern Europe, Japan, and coastal U.S. interiors. There's a collective sensibility toward muted green-greys in cooler climates or serene product lines.
  • In paint systems, it often appears under names invoking water, plants, or calmness. Dulux's “Sage Green” and PPG's “Silver Leaf” share this ethereal intent.

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