#93AF99 color
The hex color #93AF99 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 68.6% green and 60% blue (147, 175, 153).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 15% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.83:1).
#93AF99 color codes
| HEX | #93AF99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 175, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 68.6%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 15%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 16%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 13%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.87, -14, 8.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.87, 16.17, 149.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.111, 39.162, 35.945) | |
| Decimal | 9678745 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93AF99, 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 #93AF99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93AF99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.83:1 | 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 #93AF99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afaa98Protanopia
no red cones#aaa79aDeuteranopia
no green cones#8faea9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93af99; }
.text { color: #93af99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93af99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 175 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93af99, #93afa7); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8ebaa6Lichen#8aa282Mistletoe#a8b59eSalvia
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #93AF99?
- #93AF99 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93AF99?
- The RGB value is 147, 175, 153: 147 red, 175 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93AF99?
- The complementary color is #AF93A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93AF99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.83:1 and white text 2.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.