#9BB19E color
The hex color #9BB19E is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 69.4% green and 62% blue (155, 177, 158).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.18:1).
#9BB19E color codes
| HEX | #9BB19E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 177, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 69.4%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 12%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.09, -11.31, 7.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.09, 13.39, 147.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.41, 40.881, 38.366) | |
| Decimal | 10203550 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BB19E, 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 #9BB19E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BB19E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.18:1 | 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 #9BB19E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2ad9dProtanopia
no red cones#aeaa9fDeuteranopia
no green cones#99b0abTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bb19e; }
.text { color: #9bb19e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bb19e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 177 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bb19e, #9bb1a9); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#aebea6Meadow Morn#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#abb39eGargoyle
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9BB19E?
- #9BB19E is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BB19E?
- The RGB value is 155, 177, 158: 155 red, 177 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BB19E?
- The complementary color is #B19BAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BB19E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.18:1 and white text 2.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.