#9AB4A3 color
The hex color #9AB4A3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 70.6% green and 63.9% blue (154, 180, 163).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 15% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.43:1).
#9AB4A3 color codes
| HEX | #9AB4A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 180, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 70.6%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 15%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 14%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 9%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.98, -12.28, 5.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.98, 13.54, 155.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.257, 42.156, 40.87) | |
| Decimal | 10138787 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AB4A3, 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 #9AB4A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AB4A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.43:1 | 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 #9AB4A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b0a2Protanopia
no red cones#afaca4Deuteranopia
no green cones#96b3afTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ab4a3; }
.text { color: #9ab4a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ab4a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 180 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ab4a3, #9ab4b0); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#8ca891OMGreen#8ebaa6Lichen#8ba58fEnvy#a8b59eSalvia#aebea6Meadow Morn
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AB4A3?
- #9AB4A3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AB4A3?
- The RGB value is 154, 180, 163: 154 red, 180 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AB4A3?
- The complementary color is #B49AAB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AB4A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.43:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.