#9098AD color
The hex color #9098AD is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 59.6% green and 67.8% blue (144, 152, 173).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 15% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Silverfish (#8D95AA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.28:1).
#9098AD color codes
| HEX | #9098AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 152, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 59.6%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 15%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 17%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.85, 1.6, -11.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.85, 12.02, 277.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.271, 31.402, 43.993) | |
| Decimal | 9476269 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9098AD, 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 #9098AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9098AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | 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 #9098AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9299aeProtanopia
no red cones#9097acDeuteranopia
no green cones#899c9fTritanopia
no blue cones#989898Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9098ad; }
.text { color: #9098ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9098ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 152 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9098ad, #9690ad); }
Similar colors
#8d95aaSilverfish#8d99b1Moon Veil#8c92acCool Gray#979ba8Dusky Mood#9596a4Too Big to Whale#9999aaMachinery#9698a3Dark Ages#9998a7Lavender Ash
Questions
- What color is #9098AD?
- #9098AD is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Silverfish. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9098AD?
- The RGB value is 144, 152, 173: 144 red, 152 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9098AD?
- The complementary color is #ADA590, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9098AD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.28:1 and white text 2.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.