#92B2A8 color
The hex color #92B2A8 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 69.8% green and 65.9% blue (146, 178, 168).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 17% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.16:1).
#92B2A8 color codes
| HEX | #92B2A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 178, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 69.8%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 17%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 18%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.02, -12.94, 1.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.02, 13.02, 173.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.84, 40.778, 43.073) | |
| Decimal | 9613992 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92B2A8, 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 #92B2A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92B2A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.16:1 | 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 #92B2A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0aea8Protanopia
no red cones#aaa9a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#8bb3afTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92b2a8; }
.text { color: #92b2a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92b2a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 178 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92b2a8, #92acb2); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#96b3b3Cool#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ebaa6Lichen#88aaaaHarbour Mist#829f96Japanese Bonsai#8bb6b8Summit
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92B2A8?
- #92B2A8 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92B2A8?
- The RGB value is 146, 178, 168: 146 red, 178 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92B2A8?
- The complementary color is #B2929C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92B2A8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.16:1 and white text 2.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.