#96AAA1 color
The hex color #96AAA1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 66.7% green and 63.1% blue (150, 170, 161).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 11% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.56:1).
#96AAA1 color codes
| HEX | #96AAA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 170, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 66.7%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 11%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 12%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 5%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.88, -8.76, 2.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.88, 9.05, 165.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.384, 37.806, 39.25) | |
| Decimal | 9874081 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96AAA1, 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 #96AAA1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96AAA1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | 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 #96AAA1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a7a1Protanopia
no red cones#a5a4a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#92aaa7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96aaa1; }
.text { color: #96aaa1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96aaa1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 170 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96aaa1, #96a9aa); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9aafafStormy Bay#a9b4a9Alpine Air#829f96Japanese Bonsai#9db4a0Copper Patina#96b3b3Cool#88aaaaHarbour Mist#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #96AAA1?
- #96AAA1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96AAA1?
- The RGB value is 150, 170, 161: 150 red, 170 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96AAA1?
- The complementary color is #AA969F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96AAA1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.56:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.