#96CBB2 color
The hex color #96CBB2 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 79.6% green and 69.8% blue (150, 203, 178).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 34% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.48:1).
#96CBB2 color codes
| HEX | #96CBB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 203, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 79.6%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 34%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 26%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 12%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.52, -22.38, 6.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.52, 23.43, 162.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.967, 52.409, 50.015) | |
| Decimal | 9882546 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96CBB2, 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 #96CBB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96CBB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.48:1 | 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 #96CBB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c3b1Protanopia
no red cones#c0bdb3Deuteranopia
no green cones#8bcbc4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96cbb2; }
.text { color: #96cbb2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96cbb2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 203 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96cbb2, #96c9cb); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#94d2bfWintermint#85c2b2Seaborn#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#8ebaa6Lichen#90cca3Irish Spring#87d7beCabbage#7fbb9eNeptune Green
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #96CBB2?
- #96CBB2 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96CBB2?
- The RGB value is 150, 203, 178: 150 red, 203 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96CBB2?
- The complementary color is #CB96AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96CBB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.48:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.