#9EAAA2 color
The hex color #9EAAA2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 66.7% green and 63.5% blue (158, 170, 162).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 7% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Alpine Air (#A9B4A9), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.73:1).
#9EAAA2 color codes
| HEX | #9EAAA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 170, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 66.7%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 7%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 7%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.48, -5.77, 2.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.48, 6.36, 155.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.996, 38.627, 39.787) | |
| Decimal | 10398370 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EAAA2, 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 #9EAAA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EAAA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.73:1 | 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 #9EAAA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa8a2Protanopia
no red cones#a8a6a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#9caaa8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9eaaa2; }
.text { color: #9eaaa2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9eaaa2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 170 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9eaaa2, #9eaaa8); }
Similar colors
#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a9afaaPigeon#a6ab9bMoorland#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#9aafafStormy Bay#9fa5a5Silent Film#b2beb5Ash Gray#b2b5afMagnetic
Questions
- What color is #9EAAA2?
- #9EAAA2 is a gray, closest to the named color Alpine Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EAAA2?
- The RGB value is 158, 170, 162: 158 red, 170 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EAAA2?
- The complementary color is #AA9EA6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EAAA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.73:1 and white text 2.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.