#9CA392 color
The hex color #9CA392 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 63.9% green and 57.3% blue (156, 163, 146).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 8% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.07:1).
#9CA392 color codes
| HEX | #9CA392 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 163, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 63.9%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 8%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 10%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 10%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.01, -5.68, 7.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.01, 9.79, 125.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.995, 35.338, 32.324) | |
| Decimal | 10265490 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9CA392, 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 #9CA392 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9CA392 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | 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 #9CA392 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a5a191Protanopia
no red cones#a4a093Deuteranopia
no green cones#9da19eTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ca392; }
.text { color: #9ca392; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ca392; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 163 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ca392, #94a392); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#969e86Herbalist#9ca389Edamame#999a86Lemongrass#aaaa99Humble Hippo#999988Concrete Jungle#aaad94Quiet Thicket#93977fSwamp Sessions
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9CA392?
- #9CA392 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9CA392?
- The RGB value is 156, 163, 146: 156 red, 163 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9CA392?
- The complementary color is #9992A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9CA392?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.07:1 and white text 2.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.