#9FCFC6 color
The hex color #9FCFC6 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.4% red, 81.2% green and 77.6% blue (159, 207, 198).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 33% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.21:1).
#9FCFC6 color codes
| HEX | #9FCFC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(159, 207, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.4%, 81.2%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 33%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 23%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 4%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.65, -17.48, -0.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.65, 17.49, 182.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.801, 56.072, 61.772) | |
| Decimal | 10473414 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9FCFC6, 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 #9FCFC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9FCFC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.21:1 | 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 #9FCFC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac9c6Protanopia
no red cones#c1c3c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#92d1ccTritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9fcfc6; }
.text { color: #9fcfc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9fcfc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(159 207 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9fcfc6, #9fc0cf); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#98cbbaMint Twist#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#94d2bfWintermint#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#afe3d6Ice Cube#b3e2d3Bay#99ddccTropical Freeze
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #9FCFC6?
- #9FCFC6 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9FCFC6?
- The RGB value is 159, 207, 198: 159 red, 207 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9FCFC6?
- The complementary color is #CF9FA8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9FCFC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.21:1 and white text 1.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.