#92AEAA color
The hex color #92AEAA is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 68.2% green and 66.7% blue (146, 174, 170).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 15% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.86:1).
#92AEAA color codes
| HEX | #92AEAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 174, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 68.2%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 15%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 16%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.96, -10.41, -1.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.96, 10.48, 186.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.244, 39.284, 43.801) | |
| Decimal | 9612970 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92AEAA, 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 #92AEAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92AEAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | 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 #92AEAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ababaaProtanopia
no red cones#a5a7aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#8bafadTritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92aeaa; }
.text { color: #92aeaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92aeaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 174 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92aeaa, #92a4ae); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#96b3b3Cool#88aaaaHarbour Mist#9aafafStormy Bay#98b2b4Ether#91b6acTreetop#8bb6b8Summit#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92AEAA?
- #92AEAA is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92AEAA?
- The RGB value is 146, 174, 170: 146 red, 174 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92AEAA?
- The complementary color is #AE9296, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92AEAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.86:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.