#9DB2A6 color
The hex color #9DB2A6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 69.8% green and 65.1% blue (157, 178, 166).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 12% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.35:1).
#9DB2A6 color codes
| HEX | #9DB2A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 178, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 69.8%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 12%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 12%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 7%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.71, -9.62, 3.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.71, 10.3, 159.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.706, 41.761, 42.196) | |
| Decimal | 10334886 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DB2A6, 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 #9DB2A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DB2A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.35:1 | 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 #9DB2A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1afa5Protanopia
no red cones#adaca7Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ab2aeTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9db2a6; }
.text { color: #9db2a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9db2a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 178 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9db2a6, #9db2b1); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#91b6acTreetop#a8b59eSalvia#b2beb5Ash Gray#9aafafStormy Bay#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Questions
- What color is #9DB2A6?
- #9DB2A6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9DB2A6?
- The RGB value is 157, 178, 166: 157 red, 178 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DB2A6?
- The complementary color is #B29DA9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DB2A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.35:1 and white text 2.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.