#9CCBB3 color
The hex color #9CCBB3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 79.6% green and 70.2% blue (156, 203, 179).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 31% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.61:1).
#9CCBB3 color codes
| HEX | #9CCBB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 203, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 79.6%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 31%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 23%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 12%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.89, -20.28, 6.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.89, 21.45, 161.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.201, 53.033, 50.599) | |
| Decimal | 10275763 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9CCBB3, 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 #9CCBB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9CCBB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.61:1 | 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 #9CCBB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c4b2Protanopia
no red cones#c1beb4Deuteranopia
no green cones#93cbc4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ccbb3; }
.text { color: #9ccbb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ccbb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 203 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ccbb3, #9ccbca); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#94d2bfWintermint#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#85c2b2Seaborn#90cca3Irish Spring#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #9CCBB3?
- #9CCBB3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9CCBB3?
- The RGB value is 156, 203, 179: 156 red, 203 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9CCBB3?
- The complementary color is #CB9CB4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9CCBB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.61:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.