#92AA9E color
The hex color #92AA9E is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 66.7% green and 62% blue (146, 170, 158).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 12% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.47:1).
#92AA9E color codes
| HEX | #92AA9E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 170, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 66.7%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 12%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 14%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 7%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.52, -10.74, 3.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.52, 11.26, 162.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.399, 37.328, 37.839) | |
| Decimal | 9611934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92AA9E, 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 #92AA9E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92AA9E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.47:1 | 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 #92AA9E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a69dProtanopia
no red cones#a4a39fDeuteranopia
no green cones#8eaaa6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a4a4a4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92aa9e; }
.text { color: #92aa9e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92aa9e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 170 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92aa9e, #92aaaa); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#829f96Japanese Bonsai#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#849c8dMother Earth#91b6acTreetop#88aaaaHarbour Mist
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92AA9E?
- #92AA9E is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92AA9E?
- The RGB value is 146, 170, 158: 146 red, 170 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92AA9E?
- The complementary color is #AA929E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92AA9E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.47:1 and white text 2.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.