#9ECDA3 color
The hex color #9ECDA3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 80.4% green and 63.9% blue (158, 205, 163).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 32% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Garden Goddess (#99CEA0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.72:1).
#9ECDA3 color codes
| HEX | #9ECDA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 205, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 80.4%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 32%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 23%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 20%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.21, -23.63, 15.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.21, 28.53, 145.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.541, 53.575, 42.743) | |
| Decimal | 10407331 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9ECDA3, 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 #9ECDA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9ECDA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.72:1 | 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 #9ECDA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec5a1Protanopia
no red cones#c6bfa5Deuteranopia
no green cones#99cbc1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ecda3; }
.text { color: #9ecda3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ecda3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 205 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ecda3, #9ecdba); }
Similar colors
#99cea0Garden Goddess#a7cca4Limestoned#90cca3Irish Spring#acddafBig Spender#b1dbaaFizz#abca99Oh Pistachio#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#ace1afCeladon
Questions
- What color is #9ECDA3?
- #9ECDA3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Garden Goddess. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9ECDA3?
- The RGB value is 158, 205, 163: 158 red, 205 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9ECDA3?
- The complementary color is #CD9EC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9ECDA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.72:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.