#9DC1A5 color
The hex color #9DC1A5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 75.7% green and 64.7% blue (157, 193, 165).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 22% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.6:1).
#9DC1A5 color codes
| HEX | #9DC1A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 193, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 75.7%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 22%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 19%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 15%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.84, -17.59, 10.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.84, 20.31, 150.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.764, 48.024, 42.764) | |
| Decimal | 10338725 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DC1A5, 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 #9DC1A5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DC1A5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | 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 #9DC1A5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bba4Protanopia
no red cones#bbb7a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#98c0b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9dc1a5; }
.text { color: #9dc1a5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9dc1a5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 193 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9dc1a5, #9dc1b7); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#a7cca4Limestoned#9db4a0Copper Patina#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#7fbb9eNeptune Green#90cca3Irish Spring
Questions
- What color is #9DC1A5?
- #9DC1A5 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 #9DC1A5?
- The RGB value is 157, 193, 165: 157 red, 193 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DC1A5?
- The complementary color is #C19DB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DC1A5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.