#96C1A3 color
The hex color #96C1A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 75.7% green and 63.9% blue (150, 193, 163).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 26% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Lichen (#8EBAA6), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.45:1).
#96C1A3 color codes
| HEX | #96C1A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 193, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 75.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 26%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 22%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.36, -20.31, 10.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.36, 22.86, 152.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.257, 47.267, 41.751) | |
| Decimal | 9879971 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96C1A3, 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 #96C1A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96C1A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.45:1 | 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 #96C1A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1baa1Protanopia
no red cones#b9b5a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#8fc0b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96c1a3; }
.text { color: #96c1a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96c1a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 193 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96c1a3, #96c1b9); }
Similar colors
#8ebaa6Lichen#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#acc9b2Gum Leaf
Questions
- What color is #96C1A3?
- #96C1A3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Lichen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96C1A3?
- The RGB value is 150, 193, 163: 150 red, 193 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96C1A3?
- The complementary color is #C196B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96C1A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.45:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.