#9BAC83 color
The hex color #9BAC83 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 67.5% green and 51.4% blue (155, 172, 131).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 20% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Sage Green (#9CAF88), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.62:1).
#9BAC83 color codes
| HEX | #9BAC83 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 172, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 67.5%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 20%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 24%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 24%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.1, -13.36, 19.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.1, 23.36, 124.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.366, 38.112, 27.12) | |
| Decimal | 10202243 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BAC83, 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 #9BAC83 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BAC83 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | 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 #9BAC83 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1a780Protanopia
no red cones#aea685Deuteranopia
no green cones#9da8a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bac83; }
.text { color: #9bac83; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bac83; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 172 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bac83, #87ac83); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #9BAC83?
- #9BAC83 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Sage Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BAC83?
- The RGB value is 155, 172, 131: 155 red, 172 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BAC83?
- The complementary color is #9483AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BAC83?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.62:1 and white text 2.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.