#80BA91 color
The hex color #80BA91 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 72.9% green and 56.9% blue (128, 186, 145).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 30% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Verde (#7FB383), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.35:1).
#80BA91 color codes
| HEX | #80BA91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 186, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 72.9%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 30%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 31%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 22%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.7, -27.43, 14.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.7, 31.21, 151.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.57, 41.75, 33.178) | |
| Decimal | 8436369 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80BA91, 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 #80BA91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80BA91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.35:1 | 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 #80BA91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab18fProtanopia
no red cones#b1aa93Deuteranopia
no green cones#76b8afTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80ba91; }
.text { color: #80ba91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80ba91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 186 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80ba91, #80baae); }
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Questions
- What color is #80BA91?
- #80BA91 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Verde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80BA91?
- The RGB value is 128, 186, 145: 128 red, 186 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80BA91?
- The complementary color is #BA80A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80BA91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.35:1 and white text 2.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.