#8EACA7 color
The hex color #8EACA7 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 67.5% green and 65.5% blue (142, 172, 167).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 15% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.61:1).
#8EACA7 color codes
| HEX | #8EACA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 172, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 67.5%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 15%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 17%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 3%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.05, -11.3, -0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.05, 11.33, 184.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.881, 38.045, 42.163) | |
| Decimal | 9350311 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8EACA7, 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 #8EACA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8EACA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.61:1 | 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 #8EACA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a8a7Protanopia
no red cones#a3a4a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#86adaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8eaca7; }
.text { color: #8eaca7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8eaca7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 172 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8eaca7, #8ea2ac); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#88aaaaHarbour Mist#96b3b3Cool#91b6acTreetop#9aafafStormy Bay#98b2b4Ether#829f96Japanese Bonsai#8bb6b8Summit
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8EACA7?
- #8EACA7 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8EACA7?
- The RGB value is 142, 172, 167: 142 red, 172 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8EACA7?
- The complementary color is #AC8E93, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8EACA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.61:1 and white text 2.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.