#9AAFA0 color
The hex color #9AAFA0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 68.6% green and 62.7% blue (154, 175, 160).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.01:1).
#9AAFA0 color codes
| HEX | #9AAFA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 175, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 68.6%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 12%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 9%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.52, -10.23, 5.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.52, 11.49, 152.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35, 40.067, 39.141) | |
| Decimal | 10137504 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AAFA0, 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 #9AAFA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AAFA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.01:1 | 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 #9AAFA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afab9fProtanopia
no red cones#aba9a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#97aeabTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aafa0; }
.text { color: #9aafa0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aafa0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 175 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aafa0, #9aafaa); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a8b59eSalvia#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9ead92Rooftop Garden#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AAFA0?
- #9AAFA0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AAFA0?
- The RGB value is 154, 175, 160: 154 red, 175 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AAFA0?
- The complementary color is #AF9AA9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AAFA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.01:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.