#9A4A67 color
The hex color #9A4A67 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 29% green and 40.4% blue (154, 74, 103).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 35% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 52% magenta, 33% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Cherry Berry (#9F4D65), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.92:1).
#9A4A67 color codes
| HEX | #9A4A67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 74, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 29%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 35%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 52%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 52%, 33%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.38, 36.67, -1.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.38, 36.69, 358.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.224, 12.749, 14.33) | |
| Decimal | 10111591 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9A4A67, 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 #9A4A67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #9A4A67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | 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 #9A4A67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#565b68Protanopia
no red cones#6b6a65Deuteranopia
no green cones#a54455Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9a4a67; }
.text { color: #9a4a67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9a4a67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 74 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9a4a67, #9a554a); }
Similar colors
#9f4d65Cherry Berry#9a435dVelvet Wine#8e5164Velour Scar#ac4362Hot#a0365fRoyal Flush#a84b7aOur Little Secret#a6465bRose Laffy Taffy#8c3f52Liaison
Closest common color name: Mulberry.
Questions
- What color is #9A4A67?
- #9A4A67 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Cherry Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9A4A67?
- The RGB value is 154, 74, 103: 154 red, 74 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9A4A67?
- The complementary color is #4A9A7D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9A4A67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.55:1 and white text 5.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.