#93D0C5 color
The hex color #93D0C5 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 81.6% green and 77.3% blue (147, 208, 197).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 39% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Wintermint (#94D2BF), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.07:1).
#93D0C5 color codes
| HEX | #93D0C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 208, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 81.6%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 39%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 29%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 5%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.24, -21.79, -0.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.24, 21.8, 182.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.663, 55.344, 61.142) | |
| Decimal | 9687237 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93D0C5, 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 #93D0C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93D0C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | 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 #93D0C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc9c5Protanopia
no red cones#bfc1c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#81d2ccTritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93d0c5; }
.text { color: #93d0c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93d0c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 208 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93d0c5, #93bcd0); }
Similar colors
#94d2bfWintermint#a5d8cdWhirlpool#8edaccBambino#98cbbaMint Twist#81d5c6Shore#99ddccTropical Freeze#87dcceTantalising Teal#96dfceBeach Glass
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #93D0C5?
- #93D0C5 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Wintermint. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93D0C5?
- The RGB value is 147, 208, 197: 147 red, 208 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93D0C5?
- The complementary color is #D0939E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93D0C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.07:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.