#96B290 color
The hex color #96B290 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 69.8% green and 56.5% blue (150, 178, 144).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 18% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Foliage (#95B388), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.07:1).
#96B290 color codes
| HEX | #96B290 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 178, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 69.8%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 18%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 19%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 19%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.71, -16.14, 14.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.71, 21.53, 138.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.531, 40.338, 32.4) | |
| Decimal | 9876112 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96B290, 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 #96B290 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96B290 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | 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 #96B290 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4ac8eProtanopia
no red cones#b0a992Deuteranopia
no green cones#95b0a8Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96b290; }
.text { color: #96b290; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96b290; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 178 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96b290, #90b29b); }
Similar colors
#95b388Foliage#9caf88Sage Green#a4b88fNorway#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8ca891OMGreen#8aa282Mistletoe#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#9db4a0Copper Patina
Questions
- What color is #96B290?
- #96B290 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Foliage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96B290?
- The RGB value is 150, 178, 144: 150 red, 178 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96B290?
- The complementary color is #AC90B2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96B290?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.07:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.