#9EAA98 color
The hex color #9EAA98 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 66.7% green and 59.6% blue (158, 170, 152).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 10% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.66:1).
#9EAA98 color codes
| HEX | #9EAA98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 170, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 66.7%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 10%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 11%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 11%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.23, -7.63, 7.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.23, 10.94, 134.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.142, 38.285, 35.291) | |
| Decimal | 10398360 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EAA98, 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 #9EAA98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EAA98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.66:1 | 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 #9EAA98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aca797Protanopia
no red cones#aaa699Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ea8a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9eaa98; }
.text { color: #9eaa98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9eaa98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 170 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9eaa98, #98aa9b); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#abb39eGargoyle#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a8b59eSalvia#9ca389Edamame#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9db4a0Copper Patina#969e86Herbalist
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9EAA98?
- #9EAA98 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EAA98?
- The RGB value is 158, 170, 152: 158 red, 170 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EAA98?
- The complementary color is #A498AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EAA98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.66:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.