#8DB49A color
The hex color #8DB49A is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 70.6% green and 60.4% blue (141, 180, 154).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 21% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Lichen (#8EBAA6), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.13:1).
#8DB49A color codes
| HEX | #8DB49A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 180, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 70.6%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 21%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 22%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 14%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.92, -18.44, 9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.92, 20.52, 153.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.137, 40.637, 36.663) | |
| Decimal | 9286810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8DB49A, 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 #8DB49A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DB49A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.13:1 | 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 #8DB49A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4ae99Protanopia
no red cones#ada99bDeuteranopia
no green cones#87b3acTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8db49a; }
.text { color: #8db49a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8db49a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 180 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8db49a, #8db4ae); }
Similar colors
#8ebaa6Lichen#80aa95Catnip#7db39eBeau Monde#7fba9eFroggy Pond#8ca891OMGreen#7fbb9eNeptune Green#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #8DB49A?
- #8DB49A is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Lichen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8DB49A?
- The RGB value is 141, 180, 154: 141 red, 180 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8DB49A?
- The complementary color is #B48DA7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8DB49A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.13:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.