#90A7A2 color
The hex color #90A7A2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 65.5% green and 63.5% blue (144, 167, 162).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 12% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.24:1).
#90A7A2 color codes
| HEX | #90A7A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 167, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 65.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 12%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 14%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.65, -9.01, -0.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.65, 9.01, 180.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.84, 36.175, 39.48) | |
| Decimal | 9480098 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #90A7A2, 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 #90A7A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #90A7A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | 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 #90A7A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a5a4a2Protanopia
no red cones#a0a1a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#8aa8a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #90a7a2; }
.text { color: #90a7a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #90a7a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 167 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #90a7a2, #90a1a7); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#88aaaaHarbour Mist#9aafafStormy Bay#829f96Japanese Bonsai#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#849c8dMother Earth#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #90A7A2?
- #90A7A2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #90A7A2?
- The RGB value is 144, 167, 162: 144 red, 167 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #90A7A2?
- The complementary color is #A79095, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #90A7A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.24:1 and white text 2.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.