#868590 color
The hex color #868590 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.5% red, 52.2% green and 56.5% blue (134, 133, 144).
Its hue angle is 245°, with 5% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is In the Twilight (#84838E), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.77:1).
#868590 color codes
| HEX | #868590 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 133, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.5%, 52.2%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 5%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(245, 8%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 8%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.94, 2.61, -5.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.94, 6.32, 294.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.252, 23.857, 29.76) | |
| Decimal | 8816016 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #868590, 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 #868590 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #868590 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.77:1 | 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 #868590 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#838691Protanopia
no red cones#838690Deuteranopia
no green cones#848788Tritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #868590; }
.text { color: #868590; }
.border { border: 2px solid #868590; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(134 133 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #868590, #8c8590); }
Similar colors
#84838eIn the Twilight#848393Mecha Metal#888899Dusty Chimney#7e7d88Silver Surfer#828287Lunar Outpost#838996Roman Silver#7e8590Smoky Studio#898c92Nuts and Bolts
Closest common color name: Gray.
Questions
- What color is #868590?
- #868590 is a gray, closest to the named color In the Twilight. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #868590?
- The RGB value is 134, 133, 144: 134 red, 133 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #868590?
- The complementary color is #8F9085, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #868590?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.77:1 and white text 3.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.