#91A1AC color
The hex color #91A1AC is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 63.1% green and 67.5% blue (145, 161, 172).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 14% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Lost at Sea (#8D9CA7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.9:1).
#91A1AC color codes
| HEX | #91A1AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 161, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 63.1%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 14%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 16%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 6%, 0%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.35, -3.29, -7.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.35, 8.29, 246.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.866, 34.487, 44) | |
| Decimal | 9544108 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91A1AC, 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 #91A1AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91A1AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.9:1 | 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 #91A1AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9ca0adProtanopia
no red cones#999dacDeuteranopia
no green cones#8aa4a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91a1ac; }
.text { color: #91a1ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91a1ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 161 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91a1ac, #9193ac); }
Similar colors
#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#94a2b1Robotic Gods#8b9cacBlank Stare#85a3b2Grauzone#979ea1Happy Cement#9fafbdLost in Time#91979fGrisaille#90979bSteely Gray
Closest common color name: Pewter.
Questions
- What color is #91A1AC?
- #91A1AC is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Lost at Sea. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91A1AC?
- The RGB value is 145, 161, 172: 145 red, 161 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91A1AC?
- The complementary color is #AC9C91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91A1AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.9:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.