#9AA38A color
The hex color #9AA38A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.9% green and 54.1% blue (154, 163, 138).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 12% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Edamame (#9CA389), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.98:1).
#9AA38A color codes
| HEX | #9AA38A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 163, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.9%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 12%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 15%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 15%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.67, -7.81, 11.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.67, 14.25, 123.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.01, 34.899, 29.142) | |
| Decimal | 10134410 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA38A, 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 #9AA38A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA38A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.98:1 | 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 #9AA38A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a089Protanopia
no red cones#a59f8bDeuteranopia
no green cones#9ca09cTritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa38a; }
.text { color: #9aa38a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa38a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 163 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa38a, #8da38a); }
Similar colors
#9ca389Edamame#969e86Herbalist#919c81Whispering Willow#9a9e80Fennelly#9ead92Rooftop Garden#93977fSwamp Sessions#aaad94Quiet Thicket#8f9779Artichoke
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9AA38A?
- #9AA38A is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Edamame. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA38A?
- The RGB value is 154, 163, 138: 154 red, 163 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA38A?
- The complementary color is #938AA3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA38A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.98:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.