#938494 color
The hex color #938494 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 51.8% green and 58% blue (147, 132, 148).
Its hue angle is 296°, with 7% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.97:1).
#938494 color codes
| HEX | #938494 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 132, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 51.8%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(296, 7%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(296, 11%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 11%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.92, 8.7, -6.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.92, 10.85, 323.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.628, 24.844, 31.456) | |
| Decimal | 9667732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #938494, 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 #938494 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #938494 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #938494 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#838795Protanopia
no red cones#868993Deuteranopia
no green cones#948589Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #938494; }
.text { color: #938494; }
.border { border: 2px solid #938494; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 132 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #938494, #94848d); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#95859cHatoba Pigeon#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#967d96Amorous#a2919bNirvana#91788cMuted Berry#848393Mecha Metal#888899Dusty Chimney
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #938494?
- #938494 is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #938494?
- The RGB value is 147, 132, 148: 147 red, 132 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #938494?
- The complementary color is #859484, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #938494?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.97:1 and white text 3.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.