#8BA2A0 color
The hex color #8BA2A0 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 63.5% green and 62.7% blue (139, 162, 160).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 11% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Harbour Mist (#88AAAA), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.77:1).
#8BA2A0 color codes
| HEX | #8BA2A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 162, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 63.5%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 11%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 14%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 1%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.86, -8.42, -1.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.86, 8.59, 191.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.911, 33.867, 38.212) | |
| Decimal | 9151136 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8BA2A0, 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 #8BA2A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8BA2A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.77:1 | 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 #8BA2A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9fa0Protanopia
no red cones#9b9ca0Deuteranopia
no green cones#85a3a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ba2a0; }
.text { color: #8ba2a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ba2a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 162 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ba2a0, #8b98a2); }
Similar colors
#88aaaaHarbour Mist#829f96Japanese Bonsai#9aafafStormy Bay#98b2b4Ether#96b3b3Cool#84a9b0Stormy Waters#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#83a9b3Equanimity
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #8BA2A0?
- #8BA2A0 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Harbour Mist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8BA2A0?
- The RGB value is 139, 162, 160: 139 red, 162 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8BA2A0?
- The complementary color is #A28B8D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8BA2A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.77:1 and white text 2.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.