#9AA198 color
The hex color #9AA198 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.1% green and 59.6% blue (154, 161, 152).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 5% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.93:1).
#9AA198 color codes
| HEX | #9AA198 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 161, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.1%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 5%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 6%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.46, -4.22, 3.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.46, 5.69, 137.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.738, 34.627, 34.711) | |
| Decimal | 10133912 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA198, 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 #9AA198 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA198 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | 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 #9AA198 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29f98Protanopia
no red cones#a09f98Deuteranopia
no green cones#9aa09eTritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa198; }
.text { color: #9aa198; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa198; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 161 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa198, #98a19b); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#a0a09cGateway Gray#a9afaaPigeon#999988Concrete Jungle#9fa5a5Silent Film#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#aaaa99Humble Hippo#aba9a0Windless Morning
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AA198?
- #9AA198 is a gray, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA198?
- The RGB value is 154, 161, 152: 154 red, 161 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA198?
- The complementary color is #9F98A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA198?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.93:1 and white text 2.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.