#919DB3 color
The hex color #919DB3 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 61.6% green and 70.2% blue (145, 157, 179).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 18% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Moon Veil (#8D99B1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.68:1).
#919DB3 color codes
| HEX | #919DB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 157, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 61.6%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 18%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 19%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.47, 0.49, -12.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.47, 12.84, 272.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.869, 33.388, 47.405) | |
| Decimal | 9543091 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #919DB3, 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 #919DB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #919DB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.68:1 | 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 #919DB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#969eb4Protanopia
no red cones#939bb2Deuteranopia
no green cones#89a1a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #919db3; }
.text { color: #919db3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #919db3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 157 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #919db3, #9691b3); }
Similar colors
#8d99b1Moon Veil#8d95aaSilverfish#869cbbSailing#94a2b1Robotic Gods#979ba8Dusky Mood#8b9cacBlank Stare#839ab0Monsoon Season#8c92acCool Gray
Questions
- What color is #919DB3?
- #919DB3 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Moon Veil. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #919DB3?
- The RGB value is 145, 157, 179: 145 red, 157 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #919DB3?
- The complementary color is #B3A791, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #919DB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.68:1 and white text 2.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.