#9FA283 color
The hex color #9FA283 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.4% red, 63.5% green and 51.4% blue (159, 162, 131).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 14% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Fennelly (#9A9E80), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.97:1).
#9FA283 color codes
| HEX | #9FA283 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(159, 162, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.4%, 63.5%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 14%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 19%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 19%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.63, -6.53, 15.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.63, 17.1, 112.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.315, 34.851, 26.545) | |
| Decimal | 10461827 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9FA283, 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 #9FA283 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9FA283 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | 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 #9FA283 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a79f81Protanopia
no red cones#a7a084Deuteranopia
no green cones#a39e99Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9fa283; }
.text { color: #9fa283; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9fa283; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(159 162 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9fa283, #90a283); }
Similar colors
#9a9e80Fennelly#9e9e7cBonsai Garden#9ca389Edamame#969e86Herbalist#aaad94Quiet Thicket#93977fSwamp Sessions#919c81Whispering Willow#8f9779Artichoke
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9FA283?
- #9FA283 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fennelly. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9FA283?
- The RGB value is 159, 162, 131: 159 red, 162 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9FA283?
- The complementary color is #8683A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9FA283?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.97:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.