#819A96 color
The hex color #819A96 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.6% red, 60.4% green and 58.8% blue (129, 154, 150).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 11% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Japanese Bonsai (#829F96), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7:1).
#819A96 color codes
| HEX | #819A96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 154, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.6%, 60.4%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 11%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 16%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 3%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.64, -9.6, -0.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.64, 9.63, 184.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.112, 29.98, 33.259) | |
| Decimal | 8493718 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #819A96, 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 #819A96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #819A96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 7:1 | 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 #819A96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979796Protanopia
no red cones#929396Deuteranopia
no green cones#7a9b99Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #819a96; }
.text { color: #819a96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #819a96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(129 154 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #819a96, #81919a); }
Similar colors
#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#6d9292Juniper#849c8dMother Earth#88aaaaHarbour Mist#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#7d9b89Parisian Patina#84a9b0Stormy Waters
Questions
- What color is #819A96?
- #819A96 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 #819A96?
- The RGB value is 129, 154, 150: 129 red, 154 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #819A96?
- The complementary color is #9A8185, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #819A96?
- 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.