#83AB90 color
The hex color #83AB90 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.4% red, 67.1% green and 56.5% blue (131, 171, 144).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 19% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Catnip (#80AA95), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.19:1).
#83AB90 color codes
| HEX | #83AB90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(131, 171, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.4%, 67.1%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 19%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 23%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 16%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.49, -19.13, 9.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.49, 21.38, 153.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.956, 35.964, 31.796) | |
| Decimal | 8629136 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #83AB90, 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 #83AB90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #83AB90 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.19:1 | 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 #83AB90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba58fProtanopia
no red cones#a4a091Deuteranopia
no green cones#7daaa3Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #83ab90; }
.text { color: #83ab90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #83ab90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(131 171 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #83ab90, #83aba4); }
Similar colors
#80aa95Catnip#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#7db39eBeau Monde#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#76ad83Green Goddess#8aa282Mistletoe
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #83AB90?
- #83AB90 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Catnip. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #83AB90?
- The RGB value is 131, 171, 144: 131 red, 171 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #83AB90?
- The complementary color is #AB839E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #83AB90?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.19:1 and white text 2.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.