#96AEA1 color
The hex color #96AEA1 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 68.2% green and 63.1% blue (150, 174, 161).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 13% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.87:1).
#96AEA1 color codes
| HEX | #96AEA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 174, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 68.2%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 13%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 14%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 7%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.99, -10.89, 3.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.99, 11.56, 160.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.145, 39.329, 39.504) | |
| Decimal | 9875105 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96AEA1, 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 #96AEA1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96AEA1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | 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 #96AEA1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaaa0Protanopia
no red cones#a9a7a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#92aeaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96aea1; }
.text { color: #96aea1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96aea1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 174 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96aea1, #96aead); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#91b6acTreetop#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#829f96Japanese Bonsai#a9b4a9Alpine Air#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #96AEA1?
- #96AEA1 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96AEA1?
- The RGB value is 150, 174, 161: 150 red, 174 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96AEA1?
- The complementary color is #AE96A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96AEA1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.87:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.