#8BA894 color
The hex color #8BA894 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 65.9% green and 58% blue (139, 168, 148).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 14% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.13:1).
#8BA894 color codes
| HEX | #8BA894 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 168, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 65.9%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 14%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 17%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 12%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.24, -14.06, 7.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.24, 15.72, 153.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.994, 35.632, 33.309) | |
| Decimal | 9152660 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8BA894, 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 #8BA894 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8BA894 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | 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 #8BA894 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a393Protanopia
no red cones#a3a095Deuteranopia
no green cones#87a7a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ba894; }
.text { color: #8ba894; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ba894; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 168 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ba894, #8ba8a3); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#819e84Vineyard#849c8dMother Earth#839e83Basswood Green#7d9b89Parisian Patina#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8BA894?
- #8BA894 is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8BA894?
- The RGB value is 139, 168, 148: 139 red, 168 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8BA894?
- The complementary color is #A88B9F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8BA894?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.13:1 and white text 2.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.