#9191B9 color
The hex color #9191B9 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 56.9% green and 72.5% blue (145, 145, 185).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 22% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Easter Egg (#8E97C7), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.95:1).
#9191B9 color codes
| HEX | #9191B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 145, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 56.9%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 22%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 22%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 22%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.46, 8.66, -20.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.46, 22.51, 292.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.557, 29.773, 50.026) | |
| Decimal | 9540025 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9191B9, 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 #9191B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.95:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9191B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.95:1 | 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 #9191B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8796bbProtanopia
no red cones#8693b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#88989fTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9191b9; }
.text { color: #9191b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9191b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 145 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9191b9, #a591b9); }
Similar colors
#8e97c7Easter Egg#9488beMagic Carpet#8c92acCool Gray#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#a99fcfImperial Lilac#9c87c1Petrified Purple#a893c1Enchanted Lilac
Questions
- What color is #9191B9?
- #9191B9 is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Easter Egg. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9191B9?
- The RGB value is 145, 145, 185: 145 red, 145 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9191B9?
- The complementary color is #B9B991, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9191B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.95:1 and white text 3.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.