#9BB2A3 color
The hex color #9BB2A3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 69.8% green and 63.9% blue (155, 178, 163).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 13% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.29:1).
#9BB2A3 color codes
| HEX | #9BB2A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 178, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 69.8%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 13%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 13%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.49, -10.89, 5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.49, 11.98, 155.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.047, 41.453, 40.745) | |
| Decimal | 10203811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BB2A3, 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 #9BB2A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BB2A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | 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 #9BB2A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2aea2Protanopia
no red cones#adaba4Deuteranopia
no green cones#98b2aeTritanopia
no blue cones#acacacAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bb2a3; }
.text { color: #9bb2a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bb2a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 178 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bb2a3, #9bb2ae); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#a8b59eSalvia#8ca891OMGreen#a9b4a9Alpine Air#8ba58fEnvy#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9BB2A3?
- #9BB2A3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BB2A3?
- The RGB value is 155, 178, 163: 155 red, 178 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BB2A3?
- The complementary color is #B29BAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BB2A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.29:1 and white text 2.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.