#9AA192 color
The hex color #9AA192 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.1% green and 57.3% blue (154, 161, 146).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 7% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.89:1).
#9AA192 color codes
| HEX | #9AA192 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 161, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.1%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 7%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 9%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.31, -5.33, 6.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.31, 8.76, 127.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.259, 34.435, 32.188) | |
| Decimal | 10133906 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA192, 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 #9AA192 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA192 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.89:1 | 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 #9AA192 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39f91Protanopia
no red cones#a29e93Deuteranopia
no green cones#9b9f9dTritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa192; }
.text { color: #9aa192; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa192; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 161 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa192, #93a192); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#969e86Herbalist#999a86Lemongrass#999988Concrete Jungle#9ca389Edamame#aaaa99Humble Hippo#93977fSwamp Sessions#8a9480Aloe Tip
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #9AA192?
- #9AA192 is a gray, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA192?
- The RGB value is 154, 161, 146: 154 red, 161 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA192?
- The complementary color is #9992A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA192?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.89:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.