#9BBE95 color
The hex color #9BBE95 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 74.5% green and 58.4% blue (155, 190, 149).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 24% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#9BBE95 color codes
| HEX | #9BBE95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 190, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 74.5%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 24%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 22%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 22%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.52, -19.63, 16.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.52, 25.91, 139.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.355, 45.965, 35.332) | |
| Decimal | 10206869 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BBE95, 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 #9BBE95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BBE95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | 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 #9BBE95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1b793Protanopia
no red cones#bbb397Deuteranopia
no green cones#99bbb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bbe95; }
.text { color: #9bbe95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bbe95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 190 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bbe95, #95bea4); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #9BBE95?
- #9BBE95 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BBE95?
- The RGB value is 155, 190, 149: 155 red, 190 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BBE95?
- The complementary color is #B895BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BBE95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.19:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.