#8CA693 color
The hex color #8CA693 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.9% red, 65.1% green and 57.6% blue (140, 166, 147).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 13% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.99:1).
#8CA693 color codes
| HEX | #8CA693 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(140, 166, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.9%, 65.1%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 13%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 16%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 11%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.71, -12.85, 6.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.71, 14.56, 151.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.717, 34.954, 32.779) | |
| Decimal | 9217683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8CA693, 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 #8CA693 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8CA693 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.99:1 | 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 #8CA693 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a192Protanopia
no red cones#a19e94Deuteranopia
no green cones#88a5a0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ca693; }
.text { color: #8ca693; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ca693; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(140 166 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ca693, #8ca6a0); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#849c8dMother Earth#819e84Vineyard#7d9b89Parisian Patina#839e83Basswood Green#80aa95Catnip#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8CA693?
- #8CA693 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8CA693?
- The RGB value is 140, 166, 147: 140 red, 166 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8CA693?
- The complementary color is #A68C9F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8CA693?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.99:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.