#93A894 color
The hex color #93A894 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 65.9% green and 58% blue (147, 168, 148).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 11% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.27:1).
#93A894 color codes
| HEX | #93A894 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 168, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 65.9%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 11%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 13%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.78, -11.25, 7.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.78, 13.74, 144.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.379, 36.346, 33.373) | |
| Decimal | 9676948 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93A894, 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 #93A894 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93A894 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | 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 #93A894 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a493Protanopia
no red cones#a5a295Deuteranopia
no green cones#91a7a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93a894; }
.text { color: #93a894; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93a894; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 168 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93a894, #93a89f); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#9ead92Rooftop Garden#849c8dMother Earth#8aa282Mistletoe#839e83Basswood Green#819e84Vineyard
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #93A894?
- #93A894 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93A894?
- The RGB value is 147, 168, 148: 147 red, 168 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93A894?
- The complementary color is #A893A7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93A894?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 and white text 2.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.