#9AA4B5 color
The hex color #9AA4B5 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 64.3% green and 71% blue (154, 164, 181).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 15% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Robotic Gods (#94A2B1), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.35:1).
#9AA4B5 color codes
| HEX | #9AA4B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 164, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 64.3%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 15%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 15%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.09, 0.02, -9.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.09, 9.96, 270.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.94, 36.757, 48.961) | |
| Decimal | 10134709 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA4B5, 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 #9AA4B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA4B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | 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 #9AA4B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9fa5b6Protanopia
no red cones#9ca2b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#94a7a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa4b5; }
.text { color: #9aa4b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa4b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 164 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa4b5, #9d9ab5); }
Similar colors
#94a2b1Robotic Gods#979ba8Dusky Mood#8b9cacBlank Stare#8d99b1Moon Veil#9fafbdLost in Time#9698a3Dark Ages#8d95aaSilverfish#8d9ca7Lost at Sea
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AA4B5?
- #9AA4B5 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 #9AA4B5?
- The RGB value is 154, 164, 181: 154 red, 164 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA4B5?
- The complementary color is #B5AB9A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA4B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.35:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.