#869B8C color
The hex color #869B8C is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.5% red, 60.8% green and 54.9% blue (134, 155, 140).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 10% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Mother Earth (#849C8D), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.08:1).
#869B8C color codes
| HEX | #869B8C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 155, 140) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.5%, 60.8%, 54.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 10%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 14%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62, -10.45, 5.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62, 11.76, 152.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.285, 30.404, 29.29) | |
| Decimal | 8821644 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #869B8C, 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 #869B8C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #869B8C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.08:1 | 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 #869B8C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9b978bProtanopia
no red cones#97958dDeuteranopia
no green cones#839a97Tritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #869b8c; }
.text { color: #869b8c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #869b8c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(134 155 140 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #869b8c, #869b97); }
Similar colors
#849c8dMother Earth#7d9b89Parisian Patina#829f96Japanese Bonsai#8ba58fEnvy#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#8a9480Aloe Tip#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #869B8C?
- #869B8C is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mother Earth. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #869B8C?
- The RGB value is 134, 155, 140: 134 red, 155 green and 140 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #869B8C?
- The complementary color is #9B8695, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #869B8C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.08:1 and white text 2.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.