#9EBCA3 color
The hex color #9EBCA3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 73.7% green and 63.9% blue (158, 188, 163).
Its hue angle is 130°, with 18% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.18:1).
#9EBCA3 color codes
| HEX | #9EBCA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 188, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 73.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(130, 18%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(130, 16%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 13%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.47, -15.07, 9.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.47, 17.7, 148.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.693, 45.879, 41.46) | |
| Decimal | 10402979 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EBCA3, 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 #9EBCA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EBCA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | 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 #9EBCA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb7a2Protanopia
no red cones#b7b3a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#9abbb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ebca3; }
.text { color: #9ebca3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ebca3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 188 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ebca3, #9ebcb2); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#8ca891OMGreen#a7cca4Limestoned#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #9EBCA3?
- #9EBCA3 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 #9EBCA3?
- The RGB value is 158, 188, 163: 158 red, 188 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EBCA3?
- The complementary color is #BC9EB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EBCA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.18:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.