#98CC9C color
The hex color #98CC9C is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 80% green and 61.2% blue (152, 204, 156).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 34% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Garden Goddess (#99CEA0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.45:1).
#98CC9C color codes
| HEX | #98CC9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 204, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 80%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 34%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 25%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 24%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.44, -26.37, 18.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.44, 32.26, 144.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.541, 52.26, 39.397) | |
| Decimal | 10013852 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #98CC9C, 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 #98CC9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #98CC9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | 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 #98CC9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec399Protanopia
no red cones#c5bd9fDeuteranopia
no green cones#92c9bfTritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98cc9c; }
.text { color: #98cc9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98cc9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 204 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98cc9c, #98ccb6); }
Similar colors
#99cea0Garden Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#abca99Oh Pistachio#acddafBig Spender#b1dbaaFizz#9ad28cBotanist
Questions
- What color is #98CC9C?
- #98CC9C 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 #98CC9C?
- The RGB value is 152, 204, 156: 152 red, 204 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #98CC9C?
- The complementary color is #CC98C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98CC9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.45:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.