#96C698 color
The hex color #96C698 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 77.6% green and 59.6% blue (150, 198, 152).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 30% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Garden Goddess (#99CEA0), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.83:1).
#96C698 color codes
| HEX | #96C698 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 198, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 77.6%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 30%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 24%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 23%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.54, -24.81, 18.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.54, 30.68, 143.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.438, 49.138, 37.159) | |
| Decimal | 9881240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96C698, 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 #96C698 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96C698 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.83:1 | 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 #96C698 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8bd95Protanopia
no red cones#c0b89aDeuteranopia
no green cones#91c3b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96c698; }
.text { color: #96c698; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96c698; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 198 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96c698, #96c6b0); }
Similar colors
#99cea0Garden Goddess#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#abca99Oh Pistachio#81c784Exhilarating Green#7fb383Verde#95b388Foliage
Questions
- What color is #96C698?
- #96C698 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Garden Goddess. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96C698?
- The RGB value is 150, 198, 152: 150 red, 198 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96C698?
- The complementary color is #C696C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96C698?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.