#9AA38D color
The hex color #9AA38D is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.9% green and 55.3% blue (154, 163, 141).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 11% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Edamame (#9CA389), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8:1).
#9AA38D color codes
| HEX | #9AA38D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 163, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.9%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 11%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 13%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 13%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.74, -7.3, 10.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.74, 12.67, 125.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.231, 34.987, 30.302) | |
| Decimal | 10134413 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA38D, 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 #9AA38D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA38D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8:1 | 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 #9AA38D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a08cProtanopia
no red cones#a4a08eDeuteranopia
no green cones#9ba19dTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa38d; }
.text { color: #9aa38d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa38d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 163 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa38d, #8fa38d); }
Similar colors
#9ca389Edamame#969e86Herbalist#919c81Whispering Willow#9a9e80Fennelly#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a6ab9bMoorland#93977fSwamp Sessions#aaad94Quiet Thicket
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9AA38D?
- #9AA38D is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Edamame. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA38D?
- The RGB value is 154, 163, 141: 154 red, 163 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA38D?
- The complementary color is #968DA3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA38D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.