#929F9D color
The hex color #929F9D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 62.4% green and 61.6% blue (146, 159, 157).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 6% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Silent Film (#9FA5A5), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.67:1).
#929F9D color codes
| HEX | #929F9D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 159, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 62.4%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 6%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 8%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.44, -5.01, -0.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.44, 5.04, 186.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.337, 33.341, 36.729) | |
| Decimal | 9609117 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #929F9D, 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 #929F9D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #929F9D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.67:1 | 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 #929F9D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9d9dProtanopia
no red cones#9b9b9dDeuteranopia
no green cones#8fa09eTritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #929f9d; }
.text { color: #929f9d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #929f9d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 159 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #929f9d, #929b9f); }
Similar colors
#9fa5a5Silent Film#979ea1Happy Cement#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#9ea4a5Statuary#90979bSteely Gray#9aafafStormy Bay#899499Pewter#999b9bWalrus
Questions
- What color is #929F9D?
- #929F9D is a gray, closest to the named color Silent Film. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #929F9D?
- The RGB value is 146, 159, 157: 146 red, 159 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #929F9D?
- The complementary color is #9F9294, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #929F9D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.67:1 and white text 2.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.