#8FBC93 color
The hex color #8FBC93 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 73.7% green and 57.6% blue (143, 188, 147).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 25% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.78:1).
#8FBC93 color codes
| HEX | #8FBC93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 188, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 73.7%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 25%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 24%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 22%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.17, -23.11, 16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.17, 28.11, 145.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.576, 43.912, 34.252) | |
| Decimal | 9419923 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FBC93, 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 #8FBC93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FBC93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.78:1 | 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 #8FBC93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb491Protanopia
no red cones#b6af95Deuteranopia
no green cones#8abab1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fbc93; }
.text { color: #8fbc93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fbc93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 188 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fbc93, #8fbca9); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fb383Verde#95b388Foliage#90cca3Irish Spring#99cea0Garden Goddess#73b683Frog Pond#a7cca4Limestoned#7fbb9eNeptune Green
Questions
- What color is #8FBC93?
- #8FBC93 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FBC93?
- The RGB value is 143, 188, 147: 143 red, 188 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FBC93?
- The complementary color is #BC8FB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FBC93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.78:1 and white text 2.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.