#9BA494 color
The hex color #9BA494 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 64.3% green and 58% blue (155, 164, 148).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 8% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.13:1).
#9BA494 color codes
| HEX | #9BA494 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 164, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 64.3%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 8%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 10%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 10%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.26, -6.22, 7.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.26, 9.52, 130.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.137, 35.657, 33.201) | |
| Decimal | 10200212 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BA494, 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 #9BA494 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BA494 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | 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 #9BA494 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a193Protanopia
no red cones#a4a195Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ba29fTritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ba494; }
.text { color: #9ba494; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ba494; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 164 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ba494, #94a495); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#969e86Herbalist#9ca389Edamame#999a86Lemongrass#aaaa99Humble Hippo#abb39eGargoyle#aaad94Quiet Thicket#999988Concrete Jungle
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9BA494?
- #9BA494 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BA494?
- The RGB value is 155, 164, 148: 155 red, 164 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BA494?
- The complementary color is #9D94A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BA494?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.13:1 and white text 2.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.