#918494 color
The hex color #918494 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 51.8% green and 58% blue (145, 132, 148).
Its hue angle is 289°, with 7% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.93:1).
#918494 color codes
| HEX | #918494 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 132, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 51.8%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(289, 7%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(289, 11%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 11%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.74, 7.97, -6.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.74, 10.46, 319.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.273, 24.661, 31.44) | |
| Decimal | 9536660 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #918494, 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 #918494 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #918494 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | 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 #918494 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#838795Protanopia
no red cones#858993Deuteranopia
no green cones#918589Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #918494; }
.text { color: #918494; }
.border { border: 2px solid #918494; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 132 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #918494, #94848f); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#95859cHatoba Pigeon#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#967d96Amorous#848393Mecha Metal#a2919bNirvana#91788cMuted Berry#888899Dusty Chimney
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #918494?
- #918494 is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #918494?
- The RGB value is 145, 132, 148: 145 red, 132 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #918494?
- The complementary color is #879484, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #918494?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.93:1 and white text 3.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.