#9DC3A9 color
The hex color #9DC3A9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 76.5% green and 66.3% blue (157, 195, 169).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 24% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.81:1).
#9DC3A9 color codes
| HEX | #9DC3A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 195, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 76.5%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 24%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 19%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 13%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.49, -17.86, 8.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.49, 19.96, 153.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.579, 49.062, 44.86) | |
| Decimal | 10339241 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DC3A9, 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 #9DC3A9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DC3A9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.81:1 | 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 #9DC3A9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bda8Protanopia
no red cones#bcb8aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#97c2bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9dc3a9; }
.text { color: #9dc3a9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9dc3a9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 195 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9dc3a9, #9dc3bc); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#a7cca4Limestoned#98cbbaMint Twist#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#9db4a0Copper Patina#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #9DC3A9?
- #9DC3A9 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 #9DC3A9?
- The RGB value is 157, 195, 169: 157 red, 195 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DC3A9?
- The complementary color is #C39DB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DC3A9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.81:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.