#9AB09D color
The hex color #9AB09D is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 69% green and 61.6% blue (154, 176, 157).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.07:1).
#9AB09D color codes
| HEX | #9AB09D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 176, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 69%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 13%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 11%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.72, -11.32, 7.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.72, 13.41, 147.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.936, 40.354, 37.84) | |
| Decimal | 10137757 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AB09D, 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 #9AB09D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AB09D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | 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 #9AB09D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1ac9cProtanopia
no red cones#ada99eDeuteranopia
no green cones#98afaaTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ab09d; }
.text { color: #9ab09d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ab09d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 176 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ab09d, #9ab0a8); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ca891OMGreen#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a8b59eSalvia#8ba58fEnvy#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#aebea6Meadow Morn#abb39eGargoyle
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9AB09D?
- #9AB09D is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AB09D?
- The RGB value is 154, 176, 157: 154 red, 176 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AB09D?
- The complementary color is #B09AAD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AB09D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.07:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.