#96D3C7 color
The hex color #96D3C7 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 82.7% green and 78% blue (150, 211, 199).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 41% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.44:1).
#96D3C7 color codes
| HEX | #96D3C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 211, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 82.7%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 41%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 29%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 6%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.29, -21.97, -0.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.29, 21.97, 180.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.177, 57.194, 62.628) | |
| Decimal | 9884615 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #96D3C7, 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 #96D3C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #96D3C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | 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 #96D3C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ceccc7Protanopia
no red cones#c2c4c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#84d5cfTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #96d3c7; }
.text { color: #96d3c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #96d3c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 211 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #96d3c7, #96c1d3); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#94d2bfWintermint#8edaccBambino#99ddccTropical Freeze#98cbbaMint Twist#96dfceBeach Glass#81d5c6Shore#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #96D3C7?
- #96D3C7 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #96D3C7?
- The RGB value is 150, 211, 199: 150 red, 211 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #96D3C7?
- The complementary color is #D396A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #96D3C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.44:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.