#9AA79A color
The hex color #9AA79A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 65.5% green and 60.4% blue (154, 167, 154).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 7% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.37:1).
#9AA79A color codes
| HEX | #9AA79A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 167, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 65.5%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 7%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 8%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.16, -7.1, 5.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.16, 8.77, 144) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.977, 36.84, 35.939) | |
| Decimal | 10135450 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA79A, 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 #9AA79A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA79A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | 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 #9AA79A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a499Protanopia
no red cones#a5a39bDeuteranopia
no green cones#99a6a3Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa79a; }
.text { color: #9aa79a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa79a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 167 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa79a, #9aa7a1); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#a9b4a9Alpine Air#abb39eGargoyle#969e86Herbalist#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9ca389Edamame
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AA79A?
- #9AA79A is a gray, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA79A?
- The RGB value is 154, 167, 154: 154 red, 167 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA79A?
- The complementary color is #A79AA7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA79A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.37:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.