Paying Mantis color: hex code #70916C
Paying Mantis has the hex code #70916C. It is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.9% red, 56.9% green and 42.4% blue (112, 145, 108).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 15% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 43% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.96:1).
Paying Mantis (#70916C) color codes
| HEX | #70916C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(112, 145, 108) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.9%, 56.9%, 42.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 15%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 26%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 26%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.86, -19.08, 15.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.86, 24.89, 140.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.514, 24.778, 17.939) | |
| Decimal | 7377260 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Paying Mantis, 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 #70916C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #70916C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #70916C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#938a6aProtanopia
no red cones#8e876eDeuteranopia
no green cones#6e8f87Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #70916c; }
.text { color: #70916c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #70916c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(112 145 108 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #70916c, #6c917b); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Moss Green.
See #70916C on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #70916C?
- #70916C is a grayish green known as Paying Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Paying Mantis?
- The RGB value is 112, 145, 108: 112 red, 145 green and 108 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Paying Mantis?
- The complementary color is #8D6C91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #70916C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.96:1 and white text 3.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.