#9BB0A6 color
The hex color #9BB0A6 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 69% green and 65.1% blue (155, 176, 166).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.15:1).
#9BB0A6 color codes
| HEX | #9BB0A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 176, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 69%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 12%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.02, -9.25, 2.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.02, 9.62, 163.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.924, 40.772, 42.046) | |
| Decimal | 10203302 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BB0A6, 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 #9BB0A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BB0A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | 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 #9BB0A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afada6Protanopia
no red cones#abaaa7Deuteranopia
no green cones#97b0adTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bb0a6; }
.text { color: #9bb0a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bb0a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 176 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bb0a6, #9bafb0); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#91b6acTreetop#9aafafStormy Bay#96b3b3Cool#b2beb5Ash Gray#98b2b4Ether
Questions
- What color is #9BB0A6?
- #9BB0A6 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BB0A6?
- The RGB value is 155, 176, 166: 155 red, 176 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BB0A6?
- The complementary color is #B09BA5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BB0A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.15:1 and white text 2.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.