#9DC4A4 color
The hex color #9DC4A4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 76.9% green and 64.3% blue (157, 196, 164).
Its hue angle is 131°, with 25% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.87:1).
#9DC4A4 color codes
| HEX | #9DC4A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 196, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 76.9%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(131, 25%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(131, 20%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 16%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.65, -19.3, 11.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.65, 22.65, 148.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.344, 49.327, 42.51) | |
| Decimal | 10339492 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DC4A4, 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 #9DC4A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DC4A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | 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 #9DC4A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5bda2Protanopia
no red cones#beb9a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#98c2bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9dc4a4; }
.text { color: #9dc4a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9dc4a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 196 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9dc4a4, #9dc4b7); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#acc9b2Gum Leaf#90cca3Irish Spring#99cea0Garden Goddess#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#8ebaa6Lichen#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#7fbb9eNeptune Green
Questions
- What color is #9DC4A4?
- #9DC4A4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9DC4A4?
- The RGB value is 157, 196, 164: 157 red, 196 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DC4A4?
- The complementary color is #C49DBD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DC4A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.87:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.