#819A8A color
The hex color #819A8A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.6% red, 60.4% green and 54.1% blue (129, 154, 138).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 11% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Mother Earth (#849C8D), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.92:1).
#819A8A color codes
| HEX | #819A8A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 154, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.6%, 60.4%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 11%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 16%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 10%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.32, -12.08, 5.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.32, 13.26, 155.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.195, 29.613, 28.428) | |
| Decimal | 8493706 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #819A8A, 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 #819A8A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #819A8A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.92:1 | 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 #819A8A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a9689Protanopia
no red cones#95938bDeuteranopia
no green cones#7d9a95Tritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #819a8a; }
.text { color: #819a8a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #819a8a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(129 154 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #819a8a, #819a97); }
Similar colors
#849c8dMother Earth#7d9b89Parisian Patina#829f96Japanese Bonsai#819e84Vineyard#8ba58fEnvy#839e83Basswood Green#75978fYucca#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #819A8A?
- #819A8A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mother Earth. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #819A8A?
- The RGB value is 129, 154, 138: 129 red, 154 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #819A8A?
- The complementary color is #9A8191, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #819A8A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.92:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.