#96A190 color
The hex color #96A190 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 63.1% green and 56.5% blue (150, 161, 144).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 8% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Herbalist (#969E86), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.8:1).
#96A190 color codes
| HEX | #96A190 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 161, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 63.1%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 8%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 11%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 11%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.95, -7.16, 7.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.95, 10.38, 133.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.356, 33.987, 31.341) | |
| Decimal | 9871760 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96A190, 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 #96A190 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96A190 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.8:1 | 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 #96A190 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39e8fProtanopia
no red cones#a19d91Deuteranopia
no green cones#969f9cTritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96a190; }
.text { color: #96a190; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96a190; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 161 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96a190, #90a193); }
Similar colors
#969e86Herbalist#9ca389Edamame#919c81Whispering Willow#a6ab9bMoorland#8a9480Aloe Tip#999a86Lemongrass#93977fSwamp Sessions#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #96A190?
- #96A190 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Herbalist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96A190?
- The RGB value is 150, 161, 144: 150 red, 161 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96A190?
- The complementary color is #9B90A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96A190?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.8:1 and white text 2.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.