#809794 color
The hex color #809794 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 59.2% green and 58% blue (128, 151, 148).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 10% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Japanese Bonsai (#829F96), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.77:1).
#809794 color codes
| HEX | #809794 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 151, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 59.2%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 10%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 15%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 2%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.66, -8.73, -1.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.66, 8.81, 187.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.313, 28.86, 32.248) | |
| Decimal | 8427412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #809794, 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 #809794 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #809794 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | 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 #809794 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#949494Protanopia
no red cones#909194Deuteranopia
no green cones#7a9896Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #809794; }
.text { color: #809794; }
.border { border: 2px solid #809794; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 151 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #809794, #808f97); }
Similar colors
#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#6d9292Juniper#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#849c8dMother Earth#88aaaaHarbour Mist#74857fArmour#7c939dInland Waters
Questions
- What color is #809794?
- #809794 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Japanese Bonsai. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #809794?
- The RGB value is 128, 151, 148: 128 red, 151 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #809794?
- The complementary color is #978083, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #809794?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 and white text 3.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.