#9AA686 color
The hex color #9AA686 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 65.1% green and 52.5% blue (154, 166, 134).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 15% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Edamame (#9CA389), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.17:1).
#9AA686 color codes
| HEX | #9AA686 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 166, 134) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 65.1%, 52.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 15%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 19%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 19%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.42, -10.09, 15.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.42, 18.22, 123.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.265, 35.864, 27.825) | |
| Decimal | 10135174 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA686, 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 #9AA686 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA686 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | 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 #9AA686 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa284Protanopia
no red cones#a8a187Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ca39dTritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa686; }
.text { color: #9aa686; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa686; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 166 134 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa686, #8aa686); }
Similar colors
#9ca389Edamame#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9aa77cForester#919c81Whispering Willow#9caf88Sage Green#969e86Herbalist#9a9e80Fennelly#8aa282Mistletoe
Questions
- What color is #9AA686?
- #9AA686 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 #9AA686?
- The RGB value is 154, 166, 134: 154 red, 166 green and 134 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA686?
- The complementary color is #9286A6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA686?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.17:1 and white text 2.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.