#92BAB2 color
The hex color #92BAB2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.3% red, 72.9% green and 69.8% blue (146, 186, 178).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 22% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.89:1).
#92BAB2 color codes
| HEX | #92BAB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(146, 186, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.3%, 72.9%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 22%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 22%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 4%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.52, -15.02, -0.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.52, 15.02, 181.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.447, 44.442, 48.716) | |
| Decimal | 9616050 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #92BAB2, 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 #92BAB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #92BAB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.89:1 | 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 #92BAB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b5b2Protanopia
no red cones#afb0b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#87bcb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #92bab2; }
.text { color: #92bab2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #92bab2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(146 186 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #92bab2, #92aeba); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#86bebeRiverbed#8bb6b8Summit#8ebaa6Lichen#7cbbaeMintnight#96b3b3Cool
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #92BAB2?
- #92BAB2 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #92BAB2?
- The RGB value is 146, 186, 178: 146 red, 186 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #92BAB2?
- The complementary color is #BA929A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #92BAB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 and white text 2.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.