#8DADA2 color
The hex color #8DADA2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 67.8% green and 63.5% blue (141, 173, 162).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 16% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.63:1).
#8DADA2 color codes
| HEX | #8DADA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 173, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 67.8%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 16%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 18%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.14, -13.21, 2.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.14, 13.36, 171.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.448, 38.158, 39.831) | |
| Decimal | 9285026 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8DADA2, 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 #8DADA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DADA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.63:1 | 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 #8DADA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba9a2Protanopia
no red cones#a5a4a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#86aeaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8dada2; }
.text { color: #8dada2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8dada2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 173 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8dada2, #8da8ad); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#829f96Japanese Bonsai#80aa95Catnip#88aaaaHarbour Mist#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8DADA2?
- #8DADA2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8DADA2?
- The RGB value is 141, 173, 162: 141 red, 173 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8DADA2?
- The complementary color is #AD8D98, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8DADA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.63:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.