Information about #9CB96A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9CB96A belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 185, 106) (61.2% red, 72.5% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 11 / 0 / 31 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9CB96A presents itself as a moderately toned yellow-green — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Olivine (#9AB973). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Iguana Green (#9CB071) and Spring (#A3C566).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(156, 185, 106)), which gives #9CB96A its character. If you plan to put text on a #9CB96A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. No one has named #9CB96A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9CB96A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9CB96A color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#9CB96A color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#9CB96A color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#9CB96A color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#9CB96A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #9CB96A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Olivine color link
Olivine

#9AB973

Iguana Green color link
Iguana Green

#9CB071

Spring color link
Spring

#A3C566

Tan Green color link
Tan Green

#A9BE70

Light Olive Green color link
Light Olive Green

#A4BE5C

Pistachio color link
Pistachio

#93C572

Light Olive color link
Light Olive

#ACBF69

Middle Green Yellow color link
Middle Green Yellow

#ACBF60

Preethi Green color link
Preethi Green

#9CAB5C

Green Smoke color link
Green Smoke

#9CA664

Golden Cypress color link
Golden Cypress

#A0B158

Lichen color link
Lichen

#8FB67B

#9CB96A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9CB96A
  • RGB156, 185, 106
  • CMYK11, 0, 31, 27
  • HSL82°, 36%, 57%
  • HSL Precise82.025°, 36.073%, 57.059%
  • HSV82°, 43%, 73%
  • HSB82°, 43%, 73%
  • HEX ID9CB96A
  • DECIMAL ID10271082
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
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