#9CC2A5 color
The hex color #9CC2A5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 76.1% green and 64.7% blue (156, 194, 165).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 24% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.67:1).
#9CC2A5 color codes
| HEX | #9CC2A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 194, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 76.1%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 24%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 20%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 15%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.06, -18.44, 10.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.06, 21.2, 150.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.792, 48.367, 42.829) | |
| Decimal | 10273445 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9CC2A5, 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 #9CC2A5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9CC2A5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | 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 #9CC2A5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2bba3Protanopia
no red cones#bcb7a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#97c1baTritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9cc2a5; }
.text { color: #9cc2a5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9cc2a5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 194 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9cc2a5, #9cc2b8); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a7cca4Limestoned#8ebaa6Lichen#90cca3Irish Spring#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond#99cea0Garden Goddess
Questions
- What color is #9CC2A5?
- #9CC2A5 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9CC2A5?
- The RGB value is 156, 194, 165: 156 red, 194 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9CC2A5?
- The complementary color is #C29CB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9CC2A5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.67:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.