#789F90 color
The hex color #789F90 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.1% red, 62.4% green and 56.5% blue (120, 159, 144).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 17% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.16:1).
#789F90 color codes
| HEX | #789F90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(120, 159, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.1%, 62.4%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 17%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 25%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 9%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.34, -16.56, 3.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.34, 16.93, 168.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.176, 30.802, 30.999) | |
| Decimal | 7905168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #789F90, 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 #789F90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #789F90 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | 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 #789F90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d9a8fProtanopia
no red cones#969591Deuteranopia
no green cones#6fa09aTritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #789f90; }
.text { color: #789f90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #789f90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(120 159 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #789f90, #789b9f); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#80aa95Catnip#67a195Emerald Oasis#849c8dMother Earth#819e84Vineyard#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #789F90?
- #789F90 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #789F90?
- The RGB value is 120, 159, 144: 120 red, 159 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #789F90?
- The complementary color is #9F7887, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #789F90?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.16:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.