#93AF76 color
The hex color #93AF76 is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 68.6% green and 46.3% blue (147, 175, 118).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 26% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Green Tea Mochi (#90A96E), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.63:1).
#93AF76 color codes
| HEX | #93AF76 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 175, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 68.6%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 26%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 33%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 33%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.15, -19.89, 26.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.15, 32.86, 127.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.632, 38.171, 22.89) | |
| Decimal | 9678710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93AF76, 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 #93AF76 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93AF76 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.63:1 | 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 #93AF76 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4a772Protanopia
no red cones#b0a579Deuteranopia
no green cones#95aaa0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93af76; }
.text { color: #93af76; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93af76; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 175 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93af76, #76af76); }
Similar colors
#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#88aa77Lush Fields#95b388Foliage#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#9faf6cMatcha Mecha#8ba85fMatcha#7fa771Garden of Eden#a1b670Around the Gills
Questions
- What color is #93AF76?
- #93AF76 is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Tea Mochi. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93AF76?
- The RGB value is 147, 175, 118: 147 red, 175 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93AF76?
- The complementary color is #9276AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93AF76?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.63:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.