#9191AB color
The hex color #9191AB is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 56.9% green and 67.1% blue (145, 145, 171).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 13% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Cool Gray (#8C92AC), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.84:1).
#9191AB color codes
| HEX | #9191AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 145, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 56.9%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 13%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 15%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 15%, 0%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.97, 5.44, -13.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.97, 14.65, 291.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.152, 29.211, 42.623) | |
| Decimal | 9540011 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9191AB, 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 #9191AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9191AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | 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 #9191AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b94acProtanopia
no red cones#8a92aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#8c959aTritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9191ab; }
.text { color: #9191ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9191ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 145 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9191ab, #9e91ab); }
Similar colors
#8c92acCool Gray#9999aaMachinery#8d95aaSilverfish#9998a7Lavender Ash#888899Dusty Chimney#9596a4Too Big to Whale#8d99b1Moon Veil#848393Mecha Metal
Questions
- What color is #9191AB?
- #9191AB is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Cool Gray. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9191AB?
- The RGB value is 145, 145, 171: 145 red, 145 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9191AB?
- The complementary color is #ABAB91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9191AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 and white text 3.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.