#9AADA4 color
The hex color #9AADA4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 67.8% green and 64.3% blue (154, 173, 164).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 10% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.89:1).
#9AADA4 color codes
| HEX | #9AADA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 173, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 67.8%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 10%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 11%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 5%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.07, -8.39, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.07, 8.72, 164.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.969, 39.437, 40.884) | |
| Decimal | 10136996 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AADA4, 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 #9AADA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AADA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.89:1 | 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 #9AADA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#acaaa4Protanopia
no red cones#a8a8a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#97adaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aada4; }
.text { color: #9aada4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aada4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 173 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aada4, #9aacad); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9aafafStormy Bay#9db4a0Copper Patina#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#91b6acTreetop#b2beb5Ash Gray
Questions
- What color is #9AADA4?
- #9AADA4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AADA4?
- The RGB value is 154, 173, 164: 154 red, 173 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AADA4?
- The complementary color is #AD9AA3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AADA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.89:1 and white text 2.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.