#96C4A3 color
The hex color #96C4A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 76.9% green and 63.9% blue (150, 196, 163).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 28% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Irish Spring (#90CCA3), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.72:1).
#96C4A3 color codes
| HEX | #96C4A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 196, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 76.9%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 28%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 23%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 17%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.21, -21.82, 11.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.21, 24.75, 151.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.927, 48.607, 41.974) | |
| Decimal | 9880739 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96C4A3, 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 #96C4A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96C4A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.72:1 | 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 #96C4A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4bca1Protanopia
no red cones#bcb7a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#8fc3bbTritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96c4a3; }
.text { color: #96c4a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96c4a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 196 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96c4a3, #96c4ba); }
Similar colors
#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond#8ebaa6Lichen#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain
Questions
- What color is #96C4A3?
- #96C4A3 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 #96C4A3?
- The RGB value is 150, 196, 163: 150 red, 196 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96C4A3?
- The complementary color is #C496B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96C4A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.72:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.