#8B9A92 color
The hex color #8B9A92 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 60.4% green and 57.3% blue (139, 154, 146).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 7% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Mummy’s Tomb (#828E84), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.14:1).
#8B9A92 color codes
| HEX | #8B9A92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 154, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 60.4%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 7%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 10%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 5%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.23, -6.95, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.23, 7.34, 161.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.39, 30.675, 31.666) | |
| Decimal | 9149074 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8B9A92, 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 #8B9A92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8B9A92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.14:1 | 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 #8B9A92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#999892Protanopia
no red cones#979692Deuteranopia
no green cones#889a98Tritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8b9a92; }
.text { color: #8b9a92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8b9a92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 154 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8b9a92, #8b9a9a); }
Similar colors
#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#849c8dMother Earth#829f96Japanese Bonsai#8a9480Aloe Tip#75978fYucca#7d9b89Parisian Patina#969e86Herbalist#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Pewter.
Questions
- What color is #8B9A92?
- #8B9A92 is a gray, closest to the named color Mummy’s Tomb. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8B9A92?
- The RGB value is 139, 154, 146: 139 red, 154 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8B9A92?
- The complementary color is #9A8B93, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8B9A92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.14:1 and white text 2.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.