#8FAC9C color
The hex color #8FAC9C is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 67.5% green and 61.2% blue (143, 172, 156).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 15% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.55:1).
#8FAC9C color codes
| HEX | #8FAC9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 172, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 67.5%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 15%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 17%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 9%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.83, -13.22, 4.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.83, 14.11, 159.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.079, 37.744, 37.041) | |
| Decimal | 9415836 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FAC9C, 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 #8FAC9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FAC9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.55:1 | 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 #8FAC9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba79bProtanopia
no red cones#a6a49dDeuteranopia
no green cones#8aaca7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fac9c; }
.text { color: #8fac9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fac9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 172 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fac9c, #8facab); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#9db4a0Copper Patina#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#80aa95Catnip#91b6acTreetop#829f96Japanese Bonsai#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #8FAC9C?
- #8FAC9C is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FAC9C?
- The RGB value is 143, 172, 156: 143 red, 172 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FAC9C?
- The complementary color is #AC8F9F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FAC9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.55:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.