#898F7A color
The hex color #898F7A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.7% red, 56.1% green and 47.8% blue (137, 143, 122).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 9% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Farmer’s Market (#8F917C), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.27:1).
#898F7A color codes
| HEX | #898F7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 143, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.7%, 56.1%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 9%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 15%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 15%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.39, -6.13, 10.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.39, 12.11, 120.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.651, 26.368, 22.252) | |
| Decimal | 9015162 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #898F7A, 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 #898F7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.27:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #898F7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.27:1 | 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 #898F7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#928c79Protanopia
no red cones#918c7bDeuteranopia
no green cones#8b8d89Tritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #898f7a; }
.text { color: #898f7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #898f7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(137 143 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #898f7a, #7f8f7a); }
Similar colors
#8f917cFarmer’s Market#8a9480Aloe Tip#93977fSwamp Sessions#888877Kosher Khaki#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#8f9779Artichoke#999a86Lemongrass#919c81Whispering Willow
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #898F7A?
- #898F7A is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Farmer’s Market. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #898F7A?
- The RGB value is 137, 143, 122: 137 red, 143 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #898F7A?
- The complementary color is #807A8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #898F7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.27:1 and white text 3.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.