#9BFFB0 color
The hex color #9BFFB0 is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 100% green and 69% blue (155, 255, 176).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 100% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Mint (#AAFFAA), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.32:1).
#9BFFB0 color codes
| HEX | #9BFFB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 255, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 100%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 39%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 31%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.41, -45.35, 28.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.41, 53.71, 147.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.111, 81.62, 53.811) | |
| Decimal | 10223536 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BFFB0, 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 #9BFFB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BFFB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.32:1 | 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 #9BFFB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffefabProtanopia
no red cones#f1e5b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#8bfceaTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9bffb0; }
.text { color: #9bffb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9bffb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 255 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9bffb0, #9bffe2); }
Similar colors
#aaffaaCreamy Mint#b6ffbbLight Mint#98fb98Pale Green#98fb98Toxic Frog#98ff98Mint Green#7effbaMint Bliss#98ff97Mint to Be#befdb7Glow in the Dark
Questions
- What color is #9BFFB0?
- #9BFFB0 is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Creamy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BFFB0?
- The RGB value is 155, 255, 176: 155 red, 255 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BFFB0?
- The complementary color is #FF9BEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BFFB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.32:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.