#8BB185 color
The hex color #8BB185 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 69.4% green and 52.2% blue (139, 177, 133).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 22% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Foliage (#95B388), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.73:1).
#8BB185 color codes
| HEX | #8BB185 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 177, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 69.4%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 22%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 25%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 25%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.48, -21.44, 18.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.48, 28.27, 139.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.602, 38.626, 28.029) | |
| Decimal | 9154949 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8BB185, 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 #8BB185 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8BB185 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.73:1 | 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 #8BB185 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4a982Protanopia
no red cones#ada687Deuteranopia
no green cones#89aea5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8bb185; }
.text { color: #8bb185; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8bb185; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 177 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8bb185, #85b195); }
Similar colors
#95b388Foliage#84a97cVerdant Haven#7fb383Verde#88aa77Lush Fields#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#76ad83Green Goddess#7fa771Garden of Eden#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse
Questions
- What color is #8BB185?
- #8BB185 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Foliage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8BB185?
- The RGB value is 139, 177, 133: 139 red, 177 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8BB185?
- The complementary color is #AB85B1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8BB185?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.73:1 and white text 2.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.