#99A36F color
The hex color #99A36F is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 63.9% green and 43.5% blue (153, 163, 111).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 22% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Willow Leaf (#A1A46D), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.82:1).
#99A36F color codes
| HEX | #99A36F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 163, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 63.9%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 22%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 32%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 32%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.05, -12.36, 25.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.05, 28.69, 115.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.103, 34.115, 20.087) | |
| Decimal | 10068847 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #99A36F, 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 #99A36F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99A36F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.82:1 | 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 #99A36F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aa9e6bProtanopia
no red cones#a99e71Deuteranopia
no green cones#9e9d96Tritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99a36f; }
.text { color: #99a36f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99a36f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 163 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99a36f, #7fa36f); }
Similar colors
#a1a46dWillow Leaf#9aa77cForester#a5af76Estragon#99aa66Gallant Green#95986bGuacamole#8f9b5bVitality#89a068Buckingham Gardens#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #99A36F?
- #99A36F is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Willow Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #99A36F?
- The RGB value is 153, 163, 111: 153 red, 163 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #99A36F?
- The complementary color is #796FA3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99A36F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.82:1 and white text 2.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.