#99AA98 color
The hex color #99AA98 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 66.7% green and 59.6% blue (153, 170, 152).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 10% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.56:1).
#99AA98 color codes
| HEX | #99AA98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 170, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 66.7%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 10%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 11%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 11%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.86, -9.43, 7.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.86, 11.91, 142.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.178, 37.788, 35.246) | |
| Decimal | 10070680 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #99AA98, 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 #99AA98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99AA98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | 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 #99AA98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba697Protanopia
no red cones#a8a599Deuteranopia
no green cones#98a9a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99aa98; }
.text { color: #99aa98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99aa98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 170 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99aa98, #98aaa0); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8ba58fEnvy#a8b59eSalvia#8ca891OMGreen#abb39eGargoyle#a6ab9bMoorland#9ca389Edamame
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #99AA98?
- #99AA98 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #99AA98?
- The RGB value is 153, 170, 152: 153 red, 170 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #99AA98?
- The complementary color is #A998AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99AA98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.56:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.