#9AA6A2 color
The hex color #9AA6A2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 65.1% green and 63.5% blue (154, 166, 162).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 6% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Crown of Ash (#A1A9A9), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.35:1).
#9AA6A2 color codes
| HEX | #9AA6A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 166, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 65.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 6%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 7%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.09, -5.02, 0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.09, 5.05, 173.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.483, 36.751, 39.505) | |
| Decimal | 10135202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA6A2, 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 #9AA6A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA6A2 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 #9AA6A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a5a4a2Protanopia
no red cones#a3a3a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#98a6a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa6a2; }
.text { color: #9aa6a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa6a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 166 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa6a2, #9aa4a6); }
Similar colors
#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#9fa5a5Silent Film#a9afaaPigeon#9aafafStormy Bay#9ea4a5Statuary#a9b4a9Alpine Air#979ea1Happy Cement#a0a09cGateway Gray
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AA6A2?
- #9AA6A2 is a gray, closest to the named color Crown of Ash. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA6A2?
- The RGB value is 154, 166, 162: 154 red, 166 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA6A2?
- The complementary color is #A69A9E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA6A2?
- 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.