#818E80 color
The hex color #818E80 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.6% red, 55.7% green and 50.2% blue (129, 142, 128).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 6% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Mummy’s Tomb (#828E84), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.11:1).
#818E80 color codes
| HEX | #818E80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 142, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.6%, 55.7%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 6%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 10%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 10%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.63, -7.5, 5.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.63, 9.52, 142) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.622, 25.571, 24.162) | |
| Decimal | 8490624 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #818E80, 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 #818E80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #818E80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | 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 #818E80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f8b7fProtanopia
no red cones#8c8a81Deuteranopia
no green cones#808d8aTritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #818e80; }
.text { color: #818e80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #818e80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(129 142 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #818e80, #808e86); }
Similar colors
#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#8a9480Aloe Tip#738276Smoke#74857fArmour#747f71Camo Clay#8f917cFarmer’s Market#849c8dMother Earth
Questions
- What color is #818E80?
- #818E80 is a gray, closest to the named color Mummy’s Tomb. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #818E80?
- The RGB value is 129, 142, 128: 129 red, 142 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #818E80?
- The complementary color is #8D808E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #818E80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.11:1 and white text 3.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.