#8EBDB5 color
The hex color #8EBDB5 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 74.1% green and 71% blue (142, 189, 181).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 26% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.1:1).
#8EBDB5 color codes
| HEX | #8EBDB5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 189, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 74.1%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 26%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 25%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 4%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.21, -17.17, -1.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.21, 17.2, 183.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.691, 45.481, 50.5) | |
| Decimal | 9354677 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8EBDB5, 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 #8EBDB5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8EBDB5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.1:1 | 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 #8EBDB5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8b5Protanopia
no red cones#b0b1b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#81bfbaTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ebdb5; }
.text { color: #8ebdb5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ebdb5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 189 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ebdb5, #8eaebd); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#86bebeRiverbed#7cbbaeMintnight#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#85c2b2Seaborn#8ebaa6Lichen#8bb6b8Summit#98cbbaMint Twist
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8EBDB5?
- #8EBDB5 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8EBDB5?
- The RGB value is 142, 189, 181: 142 red, 189 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8EBDB5?
- The complementary color is #BD8E96, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8EBDB5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.1:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.