#95909A color
The hex color #95909A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 56.5% green and 60.4% blue (149, 144, 154).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 5% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Light (#9B959C), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.73:1).
#95909A color codes
| HEX | #95909A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 144, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 56.5%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 5%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 6%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 6%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.49, 3.79, -4.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.49, 5.98, 309.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.199, 28.669, 34.614) | |
| Decimal | 9801882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #95909A, 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 #95909A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #95909A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | 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 #95909A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f929aProtanopia
no red cones#8f929aDeuteranopia
no green cones#949193Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #95909a; }
.text { color: #95909a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #95909a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 144 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #95909a, #9a909a); }
Similar colors
#9b959cLunar Light#9596a4Too Big to Whale#9998a7Lavender Ash#918c8fGull#948e90Hong Kong Mist#9698a3Dark Ages#9999aaMachinery#888899Dusty Chimney
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #95909A?
- #95909A is a gray, closest to the named color Lunar Light. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #95909A?
- The RGB value is 149, 144, 154: 149 red, 144 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #95909A?
- The complementary color is #959A90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #95909A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.73:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.