Gallant Green color: hex code #99AA66
Gallant Green has the hex code #99AA66. It is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 66.7% green and 40% blue (153, 170, 102).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 29% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow and 33% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.3:1).
Gallant Green (#99AA66) color codes
| HEX | #99AA66 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 170, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 66.7%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 29%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 40%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 40%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.89, -17.18, 33.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.89, 37.27, 117.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.91, 36.481, 18.034) | |
| Decimal | 10070630 | |
| Short hex | #9A6 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gallant Green, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #99AA66 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99AA66 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #99AA66 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2a361Protanopia
no red cones#b0a369Deuteranopia
no green cones#9fa499Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99aa66; }
.text { color: #99aa66; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99aa66; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 170 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99aa66, #77aa66); }Similar colors
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See #99AA66 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #99AA66?
- #99AA66 is a desaturated yellow-green known as Gallant Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gallant Green?
- The RGB value is 153, 170, 102: 153 red, 170 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gallant Green?
- The complementary color is #7766AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99AA66?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.3:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.