#8FA5A2 color
The hex color #8FA5A2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 64.7% green and 63.5% blue (143, 165, 162).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 11% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Stormy Bay (#9AAFAF), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.07:1).
#8FA5A2 color codes
| HEX | #8FA5A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 165, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 64.7%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 11%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 13%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.03, -8.27, -1.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.03, 8.34, 187.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.303, 35.358, 39.351) | |
| Decimal | 9414050 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FA5A2, 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 #8FA5A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FA5A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | 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 #8FA5A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a2a2Protanopia
no red cones#9e9fa2Deuteranopia
no green cones#89a6a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fa5a2; }
.text { color: #8fa5a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fa5a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 165 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fa5a2, #8f9da5); }
Similar colors
#9aafafStormy Bay#88aaaaHarbour Mist#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#829f96Japanese Bonsai#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#84a9b0Stormy Waters#a1a9a9Crown of Ash
Closest common color name: Pewter.
Questions
- What color is #8FA5A2?
- #8FA5A2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Stormy Bay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FA5A2?
- The RGB value is 143, 165, 162: 143 red, 165 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FA5A2?
- The complementary color is #A58F92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FA5A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.07:1 and white text 2.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.