#9DB3A7 color
The hex color #9DB3A7 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 70.2% green and 65.5% blue (157, 179, 167).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 13% 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 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.44:1).
#9DB3A7 color codes
| HEX | #9DB3A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 179, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 70.2%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 13%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 12%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 7%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.01, -9.95, 3.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.01, 10.57, 160.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.998, 42.198, 42.747) | |
| Decimal | 10335143 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DB3A7, 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 #9DB3A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DB3A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.44:1 | 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 #9DB3A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2afa6Protanopia
no red cones#aeada8Deuteranopia
no green cones#99b3afTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9db3a7; }
.text { color: #9db3a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9db3a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 179 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9db3a7, #9db3b2); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#91b6acTreetop#a8b59eSalvia#b2beb5Ash Gray#96b3b3Cool#b2c8bdMisty Morning
Questions
- What color is #9DB3A7?
- #9DB3A7 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 #9DB3A7?
- The RGB value is 157, 179, 167: 157 red, 179 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DB3A7?
- The complementary color is #B39DA9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DB3A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.44:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.