#81B28F color
The hex color #81B28F is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.6% red, 69.8% green and 56.1% blue (129, 178, 143).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 24% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Green Goddess (#76AD83), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.7:1).
#81B28F color codes
| HEX | #81B28F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 178, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.6%, 69.8%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 24%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 28%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 20%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.38, -23.54, 12.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.38, 26.77, 151.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.93, 38.49, 31.834) | |
| Decimal | 8499855 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #81B28F, 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 #81B28F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #81B28F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | 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 #81B28F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2aa8dProtanopia
no red cones#aaa591Deuteranopia
no green cones#79b1a8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #81b28f; }
.text { color: #81b28f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #81b28f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(129 178 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #81b28f, #81b2a7); }
Similar colors
#76ad83Green Goddess#7fb383Verde#7fba9eFroggy Pond#7fbb9eNeptune Green#6db083Lily Pads#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#73b683Frog Pond#80aa95Catnip
Questions
- What color is #81B28F?
- #81B28F is a grayish green, closest to the named color Green Goddess. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #81B28F?
- The RGB value is 129, 178, 143: 129 red, 178 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #81B28F?
- The complementary color is #B281A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #81B28F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.7:1 and white text 2.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.