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#9BC5AD color code is #9BC5AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9bc5ad.

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#9BC5AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9BC5AD is 0.4992. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.91:1 against white and 10.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9BC5AD on white1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9BC5AD on black10.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9BC5AD1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9BC5AD10.98:1AAA

#9BC5AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9BC5AD?+
The hex code for #9BC5AD is #9BC5AD. In RGB it's rgb(155, 197, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 27%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #9BC5AD?+
#9BC5AD in RGB is (155, 197, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(155, 197, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #9BC5AD?+
#9BC5AD converts to CMYK(21%, 0%, 12%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9BC5AD.
Is #9bc5ad a warm or cool color?+
#9BC5AD (#9BC5AD) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9bc5ad belong to?+
#9BC5AD belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 27%, 69% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9bc5ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9BC5AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.91:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9bc5ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9BC5AD (#9BC5AD) is 622 C Pantone 622 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9BC5AD in design

Practical guidance for using #9bc5ad (#9BC5AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9BC5AD (#9BC5AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9BC5AD (#9BC5AD) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9BC5AD flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#9BC5AD works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.