#9AAFA9 color
The hex color #9AAFA9 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 68.6% green and 66.3% blue (154, 175, 169).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 12% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.08:1).
#9AAFA9 color codes
| HEX | #9AAFA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 175, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 68.6%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 12%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 12%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 3%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.75, -8.46, 0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.75, 8.48, 175.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.816, 40.394, 43.438) | |
| Decimal | 10137513 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AAFA9, 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 #9AAFA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AAFA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | 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 #9AAFA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaca9Protanopia
no red cones#a9a9a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#95b0adTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aafa9; }
.text { color: #9aafa9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aafa9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 175 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aafa9, #9aaaaf); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9aafafStormy Bay#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#a9b4a9Alpine Air#88aaaaHarbour Mist#91b6acTreetop#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AAFA9?
- #9AAFA9 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 #9AAFA9?
- The RGB value is 154, 175, 169: 154 red, 175 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AAFA9?
- The complementary color is #AF9AA0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AAFA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.08:1 and white text 2.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.