#9AA2AF color
The hex color #9AA2AF is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.5% green and 68.6% blue (154, 162, 175).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Robotic Gods (#94A2B1), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.16:1).
#9AA2AF color codes
| HEX | #9AA2AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 162, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.5%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 12%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.37, -0.17, -7.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.37, 7.69, 268.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.983, 35.805, 45.67) | |
| Decimal | 10134191 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA2AF, 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 #9AA2AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA2AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.16:1 | 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 #9AA2AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9ea2b0Protanopia
no red cones#9ca0afDeuteranopia
no green cones#95a5a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa2af; }
.text { color: #9aa2af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa2af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 162 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa2af, #9c9aaf); }
Similar colors
#94a2b1Robotic Gods#979ba8Dusky Mood#9698a3Dark Ages#91979fGrisaille#8b9cacBlank Stare#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#9fafbdLost in Time#9596a4Too Big to Whale
Closest common color name: Pewter.
Questions
- What color is #9AA2AF?
- #9AA2AF is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Robotic Gods. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA2AF?
- The RGB value is 154, 162, 175: 154 red, 162 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA2AF?
- The complementary color is #AFA79A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA2AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.16:1 and white text 2.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.