#9AB490 color
The hex color #9AB490 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 70.6% green and 56.5% blue (154, 180, 144).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 19% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Foliage (#95B388), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.31:1).
#9AB490 color codes
| HEX | #9AB490 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 180, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 70.6%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 19%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 20%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 20%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.54, -15.74, 15.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.54, 22.06, 135.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.681, 41.526, 32.568) | |
| Decimal | 10138768 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AB490, 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 #9AB490 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AB490 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.31:1 | 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 #9AB490 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7ae8eProtanopia
no red cones#b2ac92Deuteranopia
no green cones#99b1aaTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ab490; }
.text { color: #9ab490; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ab490; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 180 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ab490, #90b498); }
Similar colors
#95b388Foliage#9caf88Sage Green#a4b88fNorway#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#9db4a0Copper Patina#84a97cVerdant Haven#8aa282Mistletoe
Questions
- What color is #9AB490?
- #9AB490 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Foliage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AB490?
- The RGB value is 154, 180, 144: 154 red, 180 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AB490?
- The complementary color is #AA90B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AB490?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.31:1 and white text 2.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.