Irish Spring color: hex code #90CCA3
Irish Spring has the hex code #90CCA3. It is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 80% green and 63.9% blue (144, 204, 163).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 37% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.35:1).
Irish Spring (#90CCA3) color codes
| HEX | #90CCA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 204, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 80%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 37%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 29%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 20%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.14, -27.68, 14.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.14, 31.19, 152.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.703, 51.758, 42.541) | |
| Decimal | 9489571 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Irish Spring, 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 #90CCA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #90CCA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | 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 #90CCA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccc3a1Protanopia
no red cones#c2bca5Deuteranopia
no green cones#86cbc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #90cca3; }
.text { color: #90cca3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #90cca3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 204 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #90cca3, #90ccc1); }Similar colors
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See #90CCA3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #90CCA3?
- #90CCA3 is a light, desaturated green known as Irish Spring. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Irish Spring?
- The RGB value is 144, 204, 163: 144 red, 204 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Irish Spring?
- The complementary color is #CC90B9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #90CCA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.35:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.