Wicked Green color: hex code #9BCA47
Wicked Green has the hex code #9BCA47. It is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 79.2% green and 27.8% blue (155, 202, 71).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 55% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 65% yellow and 21% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.93:1).
Wicked Green (#9BCA47) color codes
| HEX | #9BCA47 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 202, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 79.2%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 55%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 65%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 65%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.86, -34.95, 58.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.86, 67.94, 120.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.775, 49.664, 13.661) | |
| Decimal | 10209863 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Wicked 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 #9BCA47 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BCA47 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.93:1 | 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 #9BCA47 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4bd36Protanopia
no red cones#ceba51Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1c1afTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bca47; }
.text { color: #9bca47; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bca47; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 202 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bca47, #5aca47); }Similar colors
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See #9BCA47 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #9BCA47?
- #9BCA47 is a moderate yellow-green known as Wicked Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Wicked Green?
- The RGB value is 155, 202, 71: 155 red, 202 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Wicked Green?
- The complementary color is #7647CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BCA47?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.93:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.