#9096A3 color
The hex color #9096A3 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 58.8% green and 63.9% blue (144, 150, 163).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 9% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Dusky Mood (#979BA8), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.08:1).
#9096A3 color codes
| HEX | #9096A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 150, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 58.8%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 9%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 12%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.99, 0.53, -7.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.99, 7.57, 274) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.017, 30.386, 38.98) | |
| Decimal | 9475747 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9096A3, 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 #9096A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9096A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.08:1 | 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 #9096A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9297a4Protanopia
no red cones#9195a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#8c989aTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9096a3; }
.text { color: #9096a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9096a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 150 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9096a3, #9390a3); }
Similar colors
#979ba8Dusky Mood#9698a3Dark Ages#91979fGrisaille#9596a4Too Big to Whale#8d95aaSilverfish#9998a7Lavender Ash#9999aaMachinery#8d99b1Moon Veil
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9096A3?
- #9096A3 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Dusky Mood. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9096A3?
- The RGB value is 144, 150, 163: 144 red, 150 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9096A3?
- The complementary color is #A39D90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9096A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.08:1 and white text 2.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.