#93BEB3 color
The hex color #93BEB3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 74.5% green and 70.2% blue (147, 190, 179).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 25% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.26:1).
#93BEB3 color codes
| HEX | #93BEB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 190, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 74.5%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 25%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 23%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.73, -16.55, 0.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.73, 16.58, 176.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.58, 46.283, 49.54) | |
| Decimal | 9682611 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93BEB3, 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 #93BEB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93BEB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | 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 #93BEB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb9b3Protanopia
no red cones#b2b3b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#88bfbbTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93beb3; }
.text { color: #93beb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93beb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 190 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93beb3, #93b4be); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#8ebaa6Lichen#85c2b2Seaborn#98cbbaMint Twist#7cbbaeMintnight#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#86bebeRiverbed
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #93BEB3?
- #93BEB3 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93BEB3?
- The RGB value is 147, 190, 179: 147 red, 190 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93BEB3?
- The complementary color is #BE939E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93BEB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.26:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.