#9DC7A3 color
The hex color #9DC7A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 78% green and 63.9% blue (157, 199, 163).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 27% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.13:1).
#9DC7A3 color codes
| HEX | #9DC7A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 199, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 78%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 27%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 21%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 18%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.47, -20.99, 13.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.47, 24.97, 147.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.937, 50.658, 42.264) | |
| Decimal | 10340259 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DC7A3, 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 #9DC7A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DC7A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | 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 #9DC7A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8bfa1Protanopia
no red cones#c1bba5Deuteranopia
no green cones#98c5bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9dc7a3; }
.text { color: #9dc7a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9dc7a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 199 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9dc7a3, #9dc7b8); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#abca99Oh Pistachio#acc9b2Gum Leaf#acddafBig Spender#b4d5bdFrosted Fir
Questions
- What color is #9DC7A3?
- #9DC7A3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9DC7A3?
- The RGB value is 157, 199, 163: 157 red, 199 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DC7A3?
- The complementary color is #C79DC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DC7A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.13:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.