#9ABDB3 color
The hex color #9ABDB3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 74.1% green and 70.2% blue (154, 189, 179).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 21% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.3:1).
#9ABDB3 color codes
| HEX | #9ABDB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 189, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 74.1%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 21%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 19%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 5%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.88, -13.79, 1.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.88, 13.84, 175.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.658, 46.519, 49.529) | |
| Decimal | 10141107 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9ABDB3, 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 #9ABDB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9ABDB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.3:1 | 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 #9ABDB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab8b3Protanopia
no red cones#b4b4b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#92bebaTritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9abdb3; }
.text { color: #9abdb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9abdb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 189 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9abdb3, #9ab6bd); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ebaa6Lichen#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#a5c1c0Wild Life#b2c8bdMisty Morning#98cbbaMint Twist#96b3b3Cool
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9ABDB3?
- #9ABDB3 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9ABDB3?
- The RGB value is 154, 189, 179: 154 red, 189 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9ABDB3?
- The complementary color is #BD9AA4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9ABDB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.3:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.