#98A99B color
The hex color #98A99B is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 66.3% green and 60.8% blue (152, 169, 155).
Its hue angle is 131°, with 9% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.48:1).
#98A99B color codes
| HEX | #98A99B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 169, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 66.3%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(131, 9%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(131, 10%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 8%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.59, -8.69, 5.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.59, 10.13, 149.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.052, 37.417, 36.485) | |
| Decimal | 10004891 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #98A99B, 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 #98A99B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #98A99B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.48:1 | 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 #98A99B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a69aProtanopia
no red cones#a6a49cDeuteranopia
no green cones#96a8a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98a99b; }
.text { color: #98a99b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98a99b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 169 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98a99b, #98a9a3); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#8ba58fEnvy#9ead92Rooftop Garden#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a6ab9bMoorland#8ca891OMGreen#a8b59eSalvia
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #98A99B?
- #98A99B is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #98A99B?
- The RGB value is 152, 169, 155: 152 red, 169 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #98A99B?
- The complementary color is #A998A6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98A99B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.48:1 and white text 2.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.