#9BB795 color
The hex color #9BB795 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 71.8% green and 58.4% blue (155, 183, 149).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 19% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Foliage (#95B388), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.6:1).
#9BB795 color codes
| HEX | #9BB795 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 183, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 71.8%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 19%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 19%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 19%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.56, -16.06, 14.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.56, 21.42, 138.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.875, 43.005, 34.839) | |
| Decimal | 10205077 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BB795, 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 #9BB795 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BB795 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.6:1 | 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 #9BB795 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b193Protanopia
no red cones#b5ae97Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ab5adTritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bb795; }
.text { color: #9bb795; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bb795; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 183 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bb795, #95b7a0); }
Similar colors
#95b388Foliage#a4b88fNorway#9caf88Sage Green#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#9db4a0Copper Patina#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8ca891OMGreen#aebea6Meadow Morn
Questions
- What color is #9BB795?
- #9BB795 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Foliage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BB795?
- The RGB value is 155, 183, 149: 155 red, 183 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BB795?
- The complementary color is #B195B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BB795?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.6:1 and white text 2.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.