Information about #9DB53B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9DB53B belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(157, 181, 59) (61.6% red, 71% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 48 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9DB53B presents itself as a confidently colored yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Booger (#9BB53C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sick Green (#9DB92C) and Pomelo (#96A53C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(157, 181, 59)), which gives #9DB53B its character. If you plan to put text on a #9DB53B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #9DB53B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9DB53B color variations

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#9DB53B 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #9DB53B

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9DB53B
  • RGB157, 181, 59
  • CMYK9, 0, 48, 29
  • CSSrgb(157, 181, 59)
  • HSL72°, 51%, 47%
  • HSL Precise71.803°, 50.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV72°, 67%, 71%
  • HSB72°, 67%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.616, 0.710, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.616, 0.710, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.616, 0.710, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9DB53B
  • DECIMAL ID10335547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01