#9EB39B color
The hex color #9EB39B is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 70.2% green and 60.8% blue (158, 179, 155).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 14% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.38:1).
#9EB39B color codes
| HEX | #9EB39B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 179, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 70.2%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 14%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 13%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 13%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.78, -11.85, 9.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.78, 15.4, 140.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.136, 41.875, 37.183) | |
| Decimal | 10400667 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EB39B, 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 #9EB39B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EB39B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.38:1 | 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 #9EB39B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5af9aProtanopia
no red cones#b1ac9cDeuteranopia
no green cones#9db1acTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9eb39b; }
.text { color: #9eb39b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9eb39b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 179 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9eb39b, #9bb3a4); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a8b59eSalvia#aebea6Meadow Morn#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#abb39eGargoyle#9caf88Sage Green
Questions
- What color is #9EB39B?
- #9EB39B is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EB39B?
- The RGB value is 158, 179, 155: 158 red, 179 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EB39B?
- The complementary color is #B09BB3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EB39B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.38:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.