#9FC7A4 color
The hex color #9FC7A4 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.4% red, 78% green and 64.3% blue (159, 199, 164).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 26% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#9FC7A4 color codes
| HEX | #9FC7A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(159, 199, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.4%, 78%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 26%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 20%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 18%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.62, -20.13, 13.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.62, 24.09, 146.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.421, 50.897, 42.757) | |
| Decimal | 10471332 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9FC7A4, 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 #9FC7A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9FC7A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | 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 #9FC7A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c0a2Protanopia
no red cones#c1bba6Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ac5bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9fc7a4; }
.text { color: #9fc7a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9fc7a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(159 199 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9fc7a4, #9fc7b8); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#acc9b2Gum Leaf#abca99Oh Pistachio#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#acddafBig Spender
Questions
- What color is #9FC7A4?
- #9FC7A4 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 #9FC7A4?
- The RGB value is 159, 199, 164: 159 red, 199 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9FC7A4?
- The complementary color is #C79FC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9FC7A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.