#84A8A2 color
The hex color #84A8A2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.8% red, 65.9% green and 63.5% blue (132, 168, 162).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 17% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Harbour Mist (#88AAAA), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.1:1).
#84A8A2 color codes
| HEX | #84A8A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(132, 168, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.8%, 65.9%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 17%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 21%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.15, -13.52, -0.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.15, 13.55, 183.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.038, 35.518, 39.448) | |
| Decimal | 8693922 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #84A8A2, 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 #84A8A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #84A8A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.1:1 | 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 #84A8A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a4a4a2Protanopia
no red cones#9d9fa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#7aaaa6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #84a8a2; }
.text { color: #84a8a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #84a8a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(132 168 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #84a8a2, #849ca8); }
Similar colors
#88aaaaHarbour Mist#829f96Japanese Bonsai#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#96b3b3Cool#8bb6b8Summit#75978fYucca#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #84A8A2?
- #84A8A2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Harbour Mist. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #84A8A2?
- The RGB value is 132, 168, 162: 132 red, 168 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #84A8A2?
- The complementary color is #A8848A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #84A8A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.1:1 and white text 2.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.