#9BBF96 color
The hex color #9BBF96 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 74.9% green and 58.8% blue (155, 191, 150).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 24% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% 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 10.29:1).
#9BBF96 color codes
| HEX | #9BBF96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 191, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 74.9%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 24%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 21%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 21%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.82, -19.96, 16.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.82, 26.09, 139.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.652, 46.431, 35.827) | |
| Decimal | 10207126 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BBF96, 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 #9BBF96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BBF96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.29:1 | 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 #9BBF96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1b894Protanopia
no red cones#bbb498Deuteranopia
no green cones#99bcb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bbf96; }
.text { color: #9bbf96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bbf96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 191 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bbf96, #96bfa6); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#a7cca4Limestoned#95b388Foliage#abca99Oh Pistachio#a4b88fNorway#99cea0Garden Goddess#b2cc9aGreenhorn#90cca3Irish Spring
Questions
- What color is #9BBF96?
- #9BBF96 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 #9BBF96?
- The RGB value is 155, 191, 150: 155 red, 191 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BBF96?
- The complementary color is #BA96BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BBF96?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.29:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.