#8FAE7E color
The hex color #8FAE7E is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 68.2% green and 49.4% blue (143, 174, 126).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 23% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Lush Fields (#88AA77), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.52:1).
#8FAE7E color codes
| HEX | #8FAE7E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 174, 126) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 68.2%, 49.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 23%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 28%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 28%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.74, -19.64, 21.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.74, 28.94, 132.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.229, 37.618, 25.403) | |
| Decimal | 9416318 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FAE7E, 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 #8FAE7E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FAE7E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.52:1 | 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 #8FAE7E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2a77bProtanopia
no red cones#ada480Deuteranopia
no green cones#8faaa1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fae7e; }
.text { color: #8fae7e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fae7e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 174 126 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fae7e, #7eae85); }
Similar colors
#88aa77Lush Fields#95b388Foliage#84a97cVerdant Haven#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#7fa771Garden of Eden#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#9caf88Sage Green#7fb383Verde
Questions
- What color is #8FAE7E?
- #8FAE7E is a grayish green, closest to the named color Lush Fields. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FAE7E?
- The RGB value is 143, 174, 126: 143 red, 174 green and 126 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FAE7E?
- The complementary color is #9D7EAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FAE7E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.52:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.