#9AB6A4 color
The hex color #9AB6A4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 71.4% green and 64.3% blue (154, 182, 164).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 16% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.6:1).
#9AB6A4 color codes
| HEX | #9AB6A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 182, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 71.4%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 16%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 15%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 10%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.56, -13.14, 5.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.56, 14.43, 155.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.754, 43.005, 41.479) | |
| Decimal | 10139300 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AB6A4, 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 #9AB6A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AB6A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.6:1 | 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 #9AB6A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b1a3Protanopia
no red cones#b0aea5Deuteranopia
no green cones#96b5b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ab6a4; }
.text { color: #9ab6a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ab6a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 182 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ab6a4, #9ab6b2); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#91b6acTreetop#8ebaa6Lichen#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ca891OMGreen#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9AB6A4?
- #9AB6A4 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 #9AB6A4?
- The RGB value is 154, 182, 164: 154 red, 182 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AB6A4?
- The complementary color is #B69AAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AB6A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.6:1 and white text 2.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.