#9AB09F color
The hex color #9AB09F is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 69% green and 62.4% blue (154, 176, 159).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.08:1).
#9AB09F color codes
| HEX | #9AB09F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 176, 159) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 69%, 62.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 13%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 10%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.77, -10.95, 6.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.77, 12.56, 150.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.108, 40.423, 38.747) | |
| Decimal | 10137759 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AB09F, 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 #9AB09F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AB09F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | 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 #9AB09F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0ac9eProtanopia
no red cones#aca9a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#97afabTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ab09f; }
.text { color: #9ab09f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ab09f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 176 159 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ab09f, #9ab0aa); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ca891OMGreen#a8b59eSalvia#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ba58fEnvy#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a9b4a9Alpine Air#aebea6Meadow Morn
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AB09F?
- #9AB09F 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 #9AB09F?
- The RGB value is 154, 176, 159: 154 red, 176 green and 159 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AB09F?
- The complementary color is #B09AAB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AB09F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.08:1 and white text 2.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.