#909AA6 color
The hex color #909AA6 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 60.4% green and 65.1% blue (144, 154, 166).
Its hue angle is 213°, with 11% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Grisaille (#91979F), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.36:1).
#909AA6 color codes
| HEX | #909AA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 154, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 60.4%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(213, 11%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(213, 13%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 7%, 0%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.17, -1.06, -7.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.17, 7.56, 261.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.939, 31.793, 40.628) | |
| Decimal | 9476774 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #909AA6, 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 #909AA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #909AA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | 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 #909AA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#969aa7Protanopia
no red cones#9398a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#8b9d9eTritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #909aa6; }
.text { color: #909aa6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #909aa6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 154 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #909aa6, #9190a6); }
Similar colors
#91979fGrisaille#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#8b9cacBlank Stare#94a2b1Robotic Gods#979ba8Dusky Mood#9698a3Dark Ages#90979bSteely Gray#899499Pewter
Questions
- What color is #909AA6?
- #909AA6 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Grisaille. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #909AA6?
- The RGB value is 144, 154, 166: 144 red, 154 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #909AA6?
- The complementary color is #A69C90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #909AA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.36:1 and white text 2.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.