#9FB2A2 color
The hex color #9FB2A2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.4% red, 69.8% green and 63.5% blue (159, 178, 162).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 11% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.36:1).
#9FB2A2 color codes
| HEX | #9FB2A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(159, 178, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.4%, 69.8%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 11%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 11%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 9%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.75, -9.69, 5.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.75, 11.37, 148.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.739, 41.82, 40.312) | |
| Decimal | 10465954 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9FB2A2, 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 #9FB2A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9FB2A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | 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 #9FB2A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2aea1Protanopia
no red cones#afaca3Deuteranopia
no green cones#9db1adTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9fb2a2; }
.text { color: #9fb2a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9fb2a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(159 178 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9fb2a2, #9fb2ab); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9ead92Rooftop Garden#aebea6Meadow Morn#abb39eGargoyle#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9FB2A2?
- #9FB2A2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9FB2A2?
- The RGB value is 159, 178, 162: 159 red, 178 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9FB2A2?
- The complementary color is #B29FAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9FB2A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.36:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.