#929290 color
The hex color #929290 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 57.3% green and 56.5% blue (146, 146, 144).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 1% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Nickel (#929292), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.74:1).
#929290 color codes
| HEX | #929290 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 146, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 57.3%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 1%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 1%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.5, -0.39, 1.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.5, 1.13, 110.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.166, 28.682, 30.485) | |
| Decimal | 9605776 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #929290, 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 #929290 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #929290 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | 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 #929290 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#929290Protanopia
no red cones#929290Deuteranopia
no green cones#929291Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #929290; }
.text { color: #929290; }
.border { border: 2px solid #929290; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 146 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #929290, #919290); }
Similar colors
#929292Nickel#919191Tin#8f8e8cPedigrey#8f9394Gray Area#999999Million Gray#989493Flint Rock#999b9bWalrus#888888Argent
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #929290?
- #929290 is a gray, closest to the named color Nickel. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #929290?
- The RGB value is 146, 146, 144: 146 red, 146 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #929290?
- The complementary color is #909092, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #929290?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.74:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.