#9EC0A9 color
The hex color #9EC0A9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 75.3% green and 66.3% blue (158, 192, 169).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 21% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.57:1).
#9EC0A9 color codes
| HEX | #9EC0A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 192, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 75.3%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 21%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 18%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 12%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.72, -15.99, 7.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.72, 17.8, 153.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.11, 47.832, 44.648) | |
| Decimal | 10404009 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EC0A9, 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 #9EC0A9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EC0A9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.57:1 | 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 #9EC0A9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0baa8Protanopia
no red cones#bab6aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#99bfb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ec0a9; }
.text { color: #9ec0a9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ec0a9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 192 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ec0a9, #9ec0ba); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#9db4a0Copper Patina#98cbbaMint Twist#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#aebea6Meadow Morn#91b6acTreetop#a7cca4Limestoned
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #9EC0A9?
- #9EC0A9 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 #9EC0A9?
- The RGB value is 158, 192, 169: 158 red, 192 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EC0A9?
- The complementary color is #C09EB5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EC0A9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.57:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.