#9193A4 color
The hex color #9193A4 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 57.6% green and 64.3% blue (145, 147, 164).
Its hue angle is 234°, with 9% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Too Big to Whale (#9596A4), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.91:1).
#9193A4 color codes
| HEX | #9193A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 147, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 57.6%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(234, 9%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(234, 12%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.28, 2.77, -9.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.28, 9.57, 286.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.81, 29.567, 39.304) | |
| Decimal | 9540516 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9193A4, 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 #9193A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.91:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9193A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.91:1 | 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 #9193A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f95a5Protanopia
no red cones#8e93a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#8d9698Tritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9193a4; }
.text { color: #9193a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9193a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 147 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9193a4, #9991a4); }
Similar colors
#9596a4Too Big to Whale#9999aaMachinery#9998a7Lavender Ash#8d95aaSilverfish#9698a3Dark Ages#979ba8Dusky Mood#8c92acCool Gray#888899Dusty Chimney
Questions
- What color is #9193A4?
- #9193A4 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Too Big to Whale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9193A4?
- The RGB value is 145, 147, 164: 145 red, 147 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9193A4?
- The complementary color is #A4A291, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9193A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.91:1 and white text 3.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.