#96C3A3 color
The hex color #96C3A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 76.5% green and 63.9% blue (150, 195, 163).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 27% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Irish Spring (#90CCA3), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.63:1).
#96C3A3 color codes
| HEX | #96C3A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 195, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 76.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 27%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 23%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.92, -21.32, 11.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.92, 24.12, 152.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.702, 48.157, 41.899) | |
| Decimal | 9880483 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96C3A3, 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 #96C3A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96C3A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | 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 #96C3A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bca1Protanopia
no red cones#bbb6a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#8fc2baTritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96c3a3; }
.text { color: #96c3a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96c3a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 195 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96c3a3, #96c3b9); }
Similar colors
#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#7fbb9eNeptune Green#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond#99cea0Garden Goddess#8ebaa6Lichen#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain
Questions
- What color is #96C3A3?
- #96C3A3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Irish Spring. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96C3A3?
- The RGB value is 150, 195, 163: 150 red, 195 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96C3A3?
- The complementary color is #C396B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96C3A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.63:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.