#9AC3A3 color
The hex color #9AC3A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 76.5% green and 63.9% blue (154, 195, 163).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 25% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.71:1).
#9AC3A3 color codes
| HEX | #9AC3A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 195, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 76.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 25%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 21%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.17, -19.99, 11.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.17, 23.15, 149.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.451, 48.543, 41.934) | |
| Decimal | 10142627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AC3A3, 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 #9AC3A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AC3A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | 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 #9AC3A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bca1Protanopia
no red cones#bcb7a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#95c2baTritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ac3a3; }
.text { color: #9ac3a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ac3a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 195 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ac3a3, #9ac3b8); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#90cca3Irish Spring#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#99cea0Garden Goddess#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Questions
- What color is #9AC3A3?
- #9AC3A3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AC3A3?
- The RGB value is 154, 195, 163: 154 red, 195 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AC3A3?
- The complementary color is #C39ABA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AC3A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.71:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.