#8AB68E color
The hex color #8AB68E is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 71.4% green and 55.7% blue (138, 182, 142).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 23% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.16:1).
#8AB68E color codes
| HEX | #8AB68E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 182, 142) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 71.4%, 55.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 23%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 24%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 22%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.04, -22.71, 15.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.04, 27.61, 145.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.09, 40.811, 31.772) | |
| Decimal | 9090702 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8AB68E, 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 #8AB68E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8AB68E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.16:1 | 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 #8AB68E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7ae8cProtanopia
no red cones#b0a990Deuteranopia
no green cones#85b4abTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ab68e; }
.text { color: #8ab68e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ab68e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 182 142 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ab68e, #8ab6a4); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fb383Verde#95b388Foliage#76ad83Green Goddess#84a97cVerdant Haven#73b683Frog Pond#6db083Lily Pads#7fbb9eNeptune Green
Questions
- What color is #8AB68E?
- #8AB68E is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8AB68E?
- The RGB value is 138, 182, 142: 138 red, 182 green and 142 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8AB68E?
- The complementary color is #B68AB2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8AB68E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.16:1 and white text 2.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.