#9AA2A2 color
The hex color #9AA2A2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.5% green and 63.5% blue (154, 162, 162).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 4% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Silent Film (#9FA5A5), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.06:1).
#9AA2A2 color codes
| HEX | #9AA2A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 162, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 4%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 5%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66, -2.84, -0.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66, 3.01, 199.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.767, 35.319, 39.266) | |
| Decimal | 10134178 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA2A2, 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 #9AA2A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA2A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.06:1 | 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 #9AA2A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a1a1a2Protanopia
no red cones#9fa0a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#98a3a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa2a2; }
.text { color: #9aa2a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa2a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 162 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa2a2, #9a9ea2); }
Similar colors
#9fa5a5Silent Film#9ea4a5Statuary#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#979ea1Happy Cement#999b9bWalrus#a0a09cGateway Gray#90979bSteely Gray#a8a9a8Elephant in the Room
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AA2A2?
- #9AA2A2 is a gray, closest to the named color Silent Film. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA2A2?
- The RGB value is 154, 162, 162: 154 red, 162 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA2A2?
- The complementary color is #A29A9A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA2A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.06:1 and white text 2.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.