#8AAB93 color
The hex color #8AAB93 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 67.1% green and 57.6% blue (138, 171, 147).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 16% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.33:1).
#8AAB93 color codes
| HEX | #8AAB93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 171, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 67.1%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 16%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 19%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 14%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67, -16.17, 8.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67, 18.35, 151.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.309, 36.635, 33.072) | |
| Decimal | 9087891 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8AAB93, 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 #8AAB93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8AAB93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | 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 #8AAB93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba592Protanopia
no red cones#a5a294Deuteranopia
no green cones#85aaa4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8aab93; }
.text { color: #8aab93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8aab93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 171 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8aab93, #8aaba3); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#8aa282Mistletoe#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ebaa6Lichen
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8AAB93?
- #8AAB93 is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8AAB93?
- The RGB value is 138, 171, 147: 138 red, 171 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8AAB93?
- The complementary color is #AB8AA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8AAB93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.33:1 and white text 2.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.