#8EBBB7 color
The hex color #8EBBB7 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 73.3% green and 71.8% blue (142, 187, 183).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 25% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Riverbed (#86BEBE), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.94:1).
#8EBBB7 color codes
| HEX | #8EBBB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 187, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 73.3%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 25%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 24%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 2%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.7, -15.7, -2.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.7, 15.96, 190.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.47, 44.709, 51.446) | |
| Decimal | 9354167 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8EBBB7, 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 #8EBBB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8EBBB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.94:1 | 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 #8EBBB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b6b7Protanopia
no red cones#adb0b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#80bdbaTritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ebbb7; }
.text { color: #8ebbb7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ebbb7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 187 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ebbb7, #8ea8bb); }
Similar colors
#86bebeRiverbed#8bb6b8Summit#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#91b6acTreetop#83bbc1Misty Cold Sea#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8cc6cbCerulean Skies#7fbbc2Cuttlefish
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #8EBBB7?
- #8EBBB7 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Riverbed. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8EBBB7?
- The RGB value is 142, 187, 183: 142 red, 187 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8EBBB7?
- The complementary color is #BB8E92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8EBBB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.94:1 and white text 2.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.