#88AE95 color
The hex color #88AE95 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 68.2% green and 58.4% blue (136, 174, 149).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 19% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 32% 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 8.54:1).
#88AE95 color codes
| HEX | #88AE95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 174, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 68.2%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 19%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 22%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 14%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.78, -18.02, 8.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.78, 19.99, 154.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.713, 37.675, 34.082) | |
| Decimal | 8957589 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #88AE95, 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 #88AE95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88AE95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.54:1 | 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 #88AE95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aea894Protanopia
no red cones#a7a396Deuteranopia
no green cones#82ada7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88ae95; }
.text { color: #88ae95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88ae95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 174 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88ae95, #88aea8); }
Similar colors
#80aa95Catnip#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#7db39eBeau Monde#8ebaa6Lichen#7fba9eFroggy Pond#819e84Vineyard#7fbb9eNeptune Green
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #88AE95?
- #88AE95 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Catnip. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #88AE95?
- The RGB value is 136, 174, 149: 136 red, 174 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #88AE95?
- The complementary color is #AE88A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88AE95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.54:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.