#909386 color
The hex color #909386 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 57.6% green and 52.5% blue (144, 147, 134).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 6% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Concrete Jungle (#999988), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.7:1).
#909386 color codes
| HEX | #909386 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 147, 134) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 57.6%, 52.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 6%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 9%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 9%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.35, -3.55, 6.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.35, 7.41, 118.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.238, 28.518, 26.672) | |
| Decimal | 9474950 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #909386, 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 #909386 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #909386 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.7:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #909386 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#959185Protanopia
no red cones#959286Deuteranopia
no green cones#91918fTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #909386; }
.text { color: #909386; }
.border { border: 2px solid #909386; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 147 134 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #909386, #8a9386); }
Similar colors
#999988Concrete Jungle#8f917cFarmer’s Market#999a86Lemongrass#969389Lost Space#888877Kosher Khaki#8a9480Aloe Tip#93977fSwamp Sessions#928e85Stone
Questions
- What color is #909386?
- #909386 is a gray, closest to the named color Concrete Jungle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #909386?
- The RGB value is 144, 147, 134: 144 red, 147 green and 134 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #909386?
- The complementary color is #898693, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #909386?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1 and white text 3.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.