#8BC7C1 color
The hex color #8BC7C1 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 78% green and 75.7% blue (139, 199, 193).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 35% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Cyantific (#77C9C2), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.04:1).
#8BC7C1 color codes
| HEX | #8BC7C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 199, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 78%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 35%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 30%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 3%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.18, -20.49, -3.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.18, 20.73, 188.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.693, 50.184, 57.984) | |
| Decimal | 9160641 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8BC7C1, 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 #8BC7C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8BC7C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | 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 #8BC7C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c1c1Protanopia
no red cones#b5b8c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#77cac5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8bc7c1; }
.text { color: #8bc7c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8bc7c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 199 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8bc7c1, #8bafc7); }
Similar colors
#77c9c2Cyantific#86bebeRiverbed#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#85c2b2Seaborn#7cbbaeMintnight#8cc6cbCerulean Skies#98cbbaMint Twist#a5d8cdWhirlpool
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #8BC7C1?
- #8BC7C1 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Cyantific. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8BC7C1?
- The RGB value is 139, 199, 193: 139 red, 199 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8BC7C1?
- The complementary color is #C78B91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8BC7C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.