#9CBF9A color
The hex color #9CBF9A is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 74.9% green and 60.4% blue (156, 191, 154).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 22% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.33:1).
#9CBF9A color codes
| HEX | #9CBF9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 191, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 74.9%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 22%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 19%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 19%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.97, -18.92, 14.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.97, 24.05, 141.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.172, 46.662, 37.561) | |
| Decimal | 10272666 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9CBF9A, 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 #9CBF9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9CBF9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.33:1 | 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 #9CBF9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1b898Protanopia
no red cones#bbb49cDeuteranopia
no green cones#99bdb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9cbf9a; }
.text { color: #9cbf9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9cbf9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 191 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9cbf9a, #9abfab); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#a7cca4Limestoned#95b388Foliage#a4b88fNorway#abca99Oh Pistachio#99cea0Garden Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#acc9b2Gum Leaf
Questions
- What color is #9CBF9A?
- #9CBF9A 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 #9CBF9A?
- The RGB value is 156, 191, 154: 156 red, 191 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9CBF9A?
- The complementary color is #BD9ABF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9CBF9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.33:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.