#939AC9 color
The hex color #939AC9 is a light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 60.4% green and 78.8% blue (147, 154, 201).
Its hue angle is 232°, with 33% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Easter Egg (#8E97C7), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.71:1).
#939AC9 color codes
| HEX | #939AC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 154, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 60.4%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(232, 33%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(232, 27%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 23%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.59, 8.02, -24.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.59, 26.21, 287.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.128, 33.53, 59.921) | |
| Decimal | 9673417 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #939AC9, 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 #939AC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #939AC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.71:1 | 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 #939AC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d9fcbProtanopia
no red cones#899bc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#86a3aaTritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #939ac9; }
.text { color: #939ac9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #939ac9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 154 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #939ac9, #a793c9); }
Similar colors
#8e97c7Easter Egg#8fa0d5Azureno#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#a99fcfImperial Lilac#91a8cfOld World#8c92acCool Gray#869cbbSailing#9488beMagic Carpet
Questions
- What color is #939AC9?
- #939AC9 is a light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Easter Egg. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #939AC9?
- The RGB value is 147, 154, 201: 147 red, 154 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #939AC9?
- The complementary color is #C9C293, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #939AC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.71:1 and white text 2.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.