#8EA385 color
The hex color #8EA385 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 63.9% green and 52.2% blue (142, 163, 133).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 14% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Mistletoe (#8AA282), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.73:1).
#8EA385 color codes
| HEX | #8EA385 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 163, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 63.9%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 14%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 18%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 18%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.67, -13.13, 13.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.67, 18.6, 134.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.485, 33.638, 27.178) | |
| Decimal | 9347973 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8EA385, 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 #8EA385 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8EA385 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | 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 #8EA385 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a59e83Protanopia
no red cones#a29c86Deuteranopia
no green cones#8ea19bTritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ea385; }
.text { color: #8ea385; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ea385; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 163 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ea385, #85a38b); }
Similar colors
#8aa282Mistletoe#839e83Basswood Green#8ba58fEnvy#819e84Vineyard#8ca891OMGreen#879877Backyard#919c81Whispering Willow#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8EA385?
- #8EA385 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mistletoe. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8EA385?
- The RGB value is 142, 163, 133: 142 red, 163 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8EA385?
- The complementary color is #9A85A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8EA385?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.73:1 and white text 2.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.