#9EC7B7 color
The hex color #9EC7B7 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 78% green and 71.8% blue (158, 199, 183).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 27% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.31:1).
#9EC7B7 color codes
| HEX | #9EC7B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 199, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 78%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 27%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 21%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 8%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77, -16.82, 3.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77, 17.19, 168.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.069, 51.533, 52.468) | |
| Decimal | 10405815 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EC7B7, 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 #9EC7B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EC7B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | 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 #9EC7B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5c1b6Protanopia
no red cones#bdbcb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#95c8c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ec7b7; }
.text { color: #9ec7b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ec7b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 199 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ec7b7, #9ec3c7); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#8ebaa6Lichen#acc9b2Gum Leaf#94d2bfWintermint#85c2b2Seaborn#a5d8cdWhirlpool#91b6acTreetop#b4d5bdFrosted Fir
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9EC7B7?
- #9EC7B7 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EC7B7?
- The RGB value is 158, 199, 183: 158 red, 199 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EC7B7?
- The complementary color is #C79EAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EC7B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.