#8EA795 color
The hex color #8EA795 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 65.5% green and 58.4% blue (142, 167, 149).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 12% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.11:1).
#8EA795 color codes
| HEX | #8EA795 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 167, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 65.5%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 12%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 15%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 11%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.18, -12.3, 6.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.18, 13.87, 152.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.398, 35.558, 33.69) | |
| Decimal | 9349013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8EA795, 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 #8EA795 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8EA795 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | 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 #8EA795 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a394Protanopia
no red cones#a2a096Deuteranopia
no green cones#8ba6a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ea795; }
.text { color: #8ea795; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ea795; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 167 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ea795, #8ea7a2); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#849c8dMother Earth#9db4a0Copper Patina#7d9b89Parisian Patina#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#829f96Japanese Bonsai
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8EA795?
- #8EA795 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8EA795?
- The RGB value is 142, 167, 149: 142 red, 167 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8EA795?
- The complementary color is #A78EA0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8EA795?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.11:1 and white text 2.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.