#96BA98 color
The hex color #96BA98 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 72.9% green and 59.6% blue (150, 186, 152).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 21% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.77:1).
#96BA98 color codes
| HEX | #96BA98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 186, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 72.9%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 21%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 19%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 18%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.14, -18.81, 13.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.14, 23.05, 144.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.803, 43.868, 36.281) | |
| Decimal | 9878168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96BA98, 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 #96BA98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96BA98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | 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 #96BA98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb396Protanopia
no red cones#b5af9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#92b8b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96ba98; }
.text { color: #96ba98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96ba98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 186 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96ba98, #96baaa); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#95b388Foliage#a7cca4Limestoned#a4b88fNorway#8ebaa6Lichen#7fb383Verde#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Questions
- What color is #96BA98?
- #96BA98 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96BA98?
- The RGB value is 150, 186, 152: 150 red, 186 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96BA98?
- The complementary color is #BA96B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96BA98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.77:1 and white text 2.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.