#8AB387 color
The hex color #8AB387 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 70.2% green and 52.9% blue (138, 179, 135).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 22% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Verde (#7FB383), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.88:1).
#8AB387 color codes
| HEX | #8AB387 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 179, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 70.2%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 22%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 25%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 25%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.03, -22.45, 18.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.03, 28.84, 141.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.973, 39.392, 28.888) | |
| Decimal | 9089927 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8AB387, 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 #8AB387 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8AB387 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.88:1 | 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 #8AB387 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5ab84Protanopia
no red cones#afa789Deuteranopia
no green cones#87b0a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ab387; }
.text { color: #8ab387; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ab387; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 179 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ab387, #87b39a); }
Similar colors
#7fb383Verde#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#95b388Foliage#84a97cVerdant Haven#88aa77Lush Fields#76ad83Green Goddess#73b683Frog Pond#7fa771Garden of Eden
Questions
- What color is #8AB387?
- #8AB387 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Verde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8AB387?
- The RGB value is 138, 179, 135: 138 red, 179 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8AB387?
- The complementary color is #B087B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8AB387?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.88:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.