#9FC39B color
The hex color #9FC39B is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.4% red, 76.5% green and 60.8% blue (159, 195, 155).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 25% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.75:1).
#9FC39B color codes
| HEX | #9FC39B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(159, 195, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.4%, 76.5%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 25%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 21%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 21%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.31, -19.72, 16.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.31, 25.53, 140.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.728, 48.767, 38.324) | |
| Decimal | 10470299 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9FC39B, 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 #9FC39B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9FC39B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.75:1 | 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 #9FC39B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5bc99Protanopia
no red cones#bfb89dDeuteranopia
no green cones#9dc0b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9fc39b; }
.text { color: #9fc39b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9fc39b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(159 195 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9fc39b, #9bc3ab); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#abca99Oh Pistachio#99cea0Garden Goddess#95b388Foliage#a4b88fNorway#b2cc9aGreenhorn#90cca3Irish Spring
Questions
- What color is #9FC39B?
- #9FC39B is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9FC39B?
- The RGB value is 159, 195, 155: 159 red, 195 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9FC39B?
- The complementary color is #BF9BC3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9FC39B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.75:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.