#9BAAA4 color
The hex color #9BAAA4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.8% red, 66.7% green and 64.3% blue (155, 170, 164).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 8% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Stormy Bay (#9AAFAF), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.68:1).
#9BAAA4 color codes
| HEX | #9BAAA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(155, 170, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.8%, 66.7%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 8%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 9%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.31, -6.43, 1.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.31, 6.56, 168.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.592, 38.398, 40.704) | |
| Decimal | 10201764 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9BAAA4, 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 #9BAAA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9BAAA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.68:1 | 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 #9BAAA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a8a4Protanopia
no red cones#a6a6a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#98aaa8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9baaa4; }
.text { color: #9baaa4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9baaa4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(155 170 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9baaa4, #9ba8aa); }
Similar colors
#9aafafStormy Bay#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a9afaaPigeon#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#98b2b4Ether#96b3b3Cool#9fa5a5Silent Film
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9BAAA4?
- #9BAAA4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Stormy Bay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9BAAA4?
- The RGB value is 155, 170, 164: 155 red, 170 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9BAAA4?
- The complementary color is #AA9BA1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9BAAA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.68:1 and white text 2.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.