#9CBFB1 color
The hex color #9CBFB1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 74.9% green and 69.4% blue (156, 191, 177).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 21% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.5:1).
#9CBFB1 color codes
| HEX | #9CBFB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 191, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 74.9%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 21%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 18%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.51, -14.58, 3.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.51, 14.92, 167.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.275, 47.503, 48.633) | |
| Decimal | 10272689 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9CBFB1, 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 #9CBFB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9CBFB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | 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 #9CBFB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdbab0Protanopia
no red cones#b6b5b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#95bfbbTritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9cbfb1; }
.text { color: #9cbfb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9cbfb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 191 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9cbfb1, #9cbcbf); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#8ebaa6Lichen#98cbbaMint Twist#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#b2c8bdMisty Morning#85c2b2Seaborn
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9CBFB1?
- #9CBFB1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9CBFB1?
- The RGB value is 156, 191, 177: 156 red, 191 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9CBFB1?
- The complementary color is #BF9CAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9CBFB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.5:1 and white text 2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.