#9EBEA3 color
The hex color #9EBEA3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 74.5% green and 63.9% blue (158, 190, 163).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 20% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.35:1).
#9EBEA3 color codes
| HEX | #9EBEA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 190, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 74.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 20%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 17%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 14%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.02, -16.09, 10.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.02, 18.99, 147.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.123, 46.739, 41.604) | |
| Decimal | 10403491 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EBEA3, 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 #9EBEA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EBEA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.35:1 | 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 #9EBEA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfb8a2Protanopia
no red cones#b9b5a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#9abdb6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ebea3; }
.text { color: #9ebea3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ebea3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 190 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ebea3, #9ebeb3); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ebaa6Lichen#a7cca4Limestoned#aebea6Meadow Morn#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#a4b88fNorway#95b388Foliage
Questions
- What color is #9EBEA3?
- #9EBEA3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EBEA3?
- The RGB value is 158, 190, 163: 158 red, 190 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EBEA3?
- The complementary color is #BE9EB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EBEA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.35:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.