#809C83 color
The hex color #809C83 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 61.2% green and 51.4% blue (128, 156, 131).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 12% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7:1).
#809C83 color codes
| HEX | #809C83 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 156, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 61.2%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 12%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 18%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 16%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.66, -14.86, 9.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.66, 17.85, 146.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.886, 30.004, 25.949) | |
| Decimal | 8428675 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #809C83, 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 #809C83 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #809C83 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7:1 | 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 #809C83 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d9782Protanopia
no red cones#989484Deuteranopia
no green cones#7d9b95Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #809c83; }
.text { color: #809c83; }
.border { border: 2px solid #809c83; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 156 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #809c83, #809c91); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#7d9b89Parisian Patina#8ba58fEnvy#8aa282Mistletoe#849c8dMother Earth#8ca891OMGreen#879877Backyard
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #809C83?
- #809C83 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #809C83?
- The RGB value is 128, 156, 131: 128 red, 156 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #809C83?
- The complementary color is #9C8099, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #809C83?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.