#93ACA2 color
The hex color #93ACA2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 67.5% green and 63.5% blue (147, 172, 162).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 13% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.66:1).
#93ACA2 color codes
| HEX | #93ACA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 172, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 67.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 13%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 15%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.25, -10.66, 2.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.25, 10.89, 168.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.305, 38.316, 39.816) | |
| Decimal | 9677986 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93ACA2, 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 #93ACA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93ACA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.66:1 | 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 #93ACA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba8a2Protanopia
no red cones#a6a5a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#8eaca9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93aca2; }
.text { color: #93aca2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93aca2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 172 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93aca2, #93aaac); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#829f96Japanese Bonsai#9db4a0Copper Patina#88aaaaHarbour Mist#96b3b3Cool#9aafafStormy Bay#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #93ACA2?
- #93ACA2 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 #93ACA2?
- The RGB value is 147, 172, 162: 147 red, 172 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93ACA2?
- The complementary color is #AC939D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93ACA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.66:1 and white text 2.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.