#93AAA3 color
The hex color #93AAA3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 66.7% green and 63.9% blue (147, 170, 163).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 12% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.52:1).
#93AAA3 color codes
| HEX | #93AAA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 170, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 66.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 12%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 14%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.72, -9.39, 0.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.72, 9.43, 174.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.017, 37.596, 40.16) | |
| Decimal | 9677475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93AAA3, 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 #93AAA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93AAA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.52:1 | 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 #93AAA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a7a3Protanopia
no red cones#a4a4a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#8eaba8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93aaa3; }
.text { color: #93aaa3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93aaa3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 170 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93aaa3, #93a5aa); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9aafafStormy Bay#88aaaaHarbour Mist#96b3b3Cool#829f96Japanese Bonsai#98b2b4Ether#91b6acTreetop#a9b4a9Alpine Air
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #93AAA3?
- #93AAA3 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 #93AAA3?
- The RGB value is 147, 170, 163: 147 red, 170 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93AAA3?
- The complementary color is #AA939A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93AAA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.52:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.