#91B9FF color
The hex color #91B9FF is a light, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 72.5% green and 100% blue (145, 185, 255).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 100% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 27% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Fly Away (#85B3F3), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.59:1).
#91B9FF color codes
| HEX | #91B9FF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 185, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 72.5%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 100%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 43%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 27%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.78, 4.27, -38.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.78, 38.99, 276.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.07, 47.935, 101.36) | |
| Decimal | 9550335 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91B9FF, 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 #91B9FF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91B9FF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.59:1 | 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 #91B9FF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9fbeffProtanopia
no red cones#93b3fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#68c8d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91b9ff; }
.text { color: #91b9ff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91b9ff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 185 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91b9ff, #a091ff); }
Similar colors
#85b3f3Fly Away#8aadf7Kitten’s Eye#93b8e3Adrift on the Nile#88bbeeElectric Eel#99c3f0Sail to the Sea#88ace0Queer Blue#77aaffFennel Flower#95bce1Double Denim
Closest common color name: Pastel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #91B9FF?
- #91B9FF is a light, vivid azure, closest to the named color Fly Away. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91B9FF?
- The RGB value is 145, 185, 255: 145 red, 185 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91B9FF?
- The complementary color is #FFD791, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91B9FF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.59:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.