#9892AE color
The hex color #9892AE is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 57.3% green and 68.2% blue (152, 146, 174).
Its hue angle is 253°, with 15% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Wizard’s Brew (#A090B8), a difference of 4.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.06:1).
#9892AE color codes
| HEX | #9892AE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 146, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 57.3%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(253, 15%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(253, 16%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 16%, 0%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.9, 7.89, -13.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.9, 15.93, 299.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.866, 30.289, 44.256) | |
| Decimal | 9999022 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9892AE, 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 #9892AE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9892AE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | 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 #9892AE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c96afProtanopia
no red cones#8d95adDeuteranopia
no green cones#94969bTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9892ae; }
.text { color: #9892ae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9892ae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 146 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9892ae, #a692ae); }
Similar colors
#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#8c92acCool Gray#9999aaMachinery#95859cHatoba Pigeon#9998a7Lavender Ash#888899Dusty Chimney#9596a4Too Big to Whale#a893c1Enchanted Lilac
Questions
- What color is #9892AE?
- #9892AE is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Wizard’s Brew. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9892AE?
- The RGB value is 152, 146, 174: 152 red, 146 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9892AE?
- The complementary color is #A8AE92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9892AE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.06:1 and white text 2.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.