#869998 color
The hex color #869998 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.5% red, 60% green and 59.6% blue (134, 153, 152).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 9% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Pewter (#899499), a difference of 5.3 ΔE.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.02:1).
#869998 color codes
| HEX | #869998 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 153, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.5%, 60%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 9%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 12%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.76, -6.92, -1.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.76, 7.14, 194.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.889, 30.117, 34.096) | |
| Decimal | 8821144 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #869998, 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 #869998 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #869998 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | 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 #869998 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979798Protanopia
no red cones#939498Deuteranopia
no green cones#819a99Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #869998; }
.text { color: #869998; }
.border { border: 2px solid #869998; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(134 153 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #869998, #869199); }
Similar colors
#899499Pewter#829f96Japanese Bonsai#7c939dInland Waters#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#90979bSteely Gray#88aaaaHarbour Mist#6d9292Juniper#75978fYucca
Questions
- What color is #869998?
- #869998 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Pewter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #869998?
- The RGB value is 134, 153, 152: 134 red, 153 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #869998?
- The complementary color is #998687, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #869998?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.02:1 and white text 2.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.