#92AFB2 color
The hex color #92AFB2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 68.6% green and 69.8% blue (146, 175, 178).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 17% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Ether (#98B2B4), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9:1).
#92AFB2 color codes
| HEX | #92AFB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 175, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 68.6%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 17%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 18%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.46, -9.23, -4.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.46, 10.42, 207.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.218, 39.984, 47.973) | |
| Decimal | 9613234 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92AFB2, 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 #92AFB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92AFB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9:1 | 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 #92AFB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaacb2Protanopia
no red cones#a4a8b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#89b1b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92afb2; }
.text { color: #92afb2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92afb2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 175 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92afb2, #929fb2); }
Similar colors
#98b2b4Ether#96b3b3Cool#9aafafStormy Bay#88aaaaHarbour Mist#84a9b0Stormy Waters#83a9b3Equanimity#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#8bb6b8Summit
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92AFB2?
- #92AFB2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Ether. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92AFB2?
- The RGB value is 146, 175, 178: 146 red, 175 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92AFB2?
- The complementary color is #B29592, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92AFB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.