#92B3AB color
The hex color #92B3AB is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 70.2% green and 67.1% blue (146, 179, 171).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 18% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% 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 9.26:1).
#92B3AB color codes
| HEX | #92B3AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 179, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 70.2%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 18%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 18%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 4%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.38, -12.84, 0.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.38, 12.85, 178.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.323, 41.29, 44.629) | |
| Decimal | 9614251 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92B3AB, 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 #92B3AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92B3AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | 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 #92B3AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0afabProtanopia
no red cones#aaaaacDeuteranopia
no green cones#8ab4b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#acacacAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92b3ab; }
.text { color: #92b3ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92b3ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 179 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92b3ab, #92aab3); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#96b3b3Cool#88aaaaHarbour Mist#8bb6b8Summit#98b2b4Ether#8ebaa6Lichen#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92B3AB?
- #92B3AB 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 #92B3AB?
- The RGB value is 146, 179, 171: 146 red, 179 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92B3AB?
- The complementary color is #B3929A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92B3AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.26:1 and white text 2.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.