Color swatch image showing Green NCS (#009F6B) with RGB(0,159,107) values

Green NCS (#009F6B) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Green NCS (#009F6B) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Green NCS (#009F6B) Color Information

Green NCS (#009F6B) RGB value is (0, 159, 107). The hex color red value is 0, green is 159, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 160°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent, 38 percent.

Green NCS
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rgb(0, 159, 107)
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Green NCS (#009F6B) Color Meaning

Green NCS (#009F6B) conveys controlled vitality, refreshed stability, and resilient energy. This rich green reflects dense foliage and thriving plant life. Psychologically, Green NCS (#009F6B) supports clear thinking, calm motivation, and focused action. Designers often employ it for sustainable and professional designs. Symbolically, Green NCS (#009F6B) represents natural growth, enduring stability, and measured vitality. Cultural associations link it to environmental consciousness and disciplined living. Spiritually, Green NCS (#009F6B) embodies balanced renewal and mindful grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert Green NCS (#009F6B) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#009F6B
RGB
rgb(0, 159, 107)
HSL
hsl(160°, 100%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 33%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(160°, 100%, 62%)
XYZ
15.0520 25.8578 18.1077
Yxy
25.8578 0.2550 0.4381
Hunter Lab
50.8506 -4.5031 1.5059
CIE-Lab
57.9018 -48.0292 17.4327

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue107 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

Green NCS (#009F6B) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Green NCS (#009F6B) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Green NCS (#009F6B) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#009F6B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009F6B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Green NCS (#009F6B)

protanopia

#454678

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009F6B;

Text Color

color: #009F6B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009F6B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #009F6B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009F6B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009F6B 0%, #006241 100%);

Green NCS (#009F6B) Color FAQs

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