#8FBDB7 color
The hex color #8FBDB7 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 74.1% green and 71.8% blue (143, 189, 183).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 26% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Riverbed (#86BEBE), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.13:1).
#8FBDB7 color codes
| HEX | #8FBDB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 189, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 74.1%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 26%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 24%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 3%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.32, -16.43, -1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.32, 16.54, 186.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.07, 45.652, 51.596) | |
| Decimal | 9420215 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FBDB7, 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 #8FBDB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FBDB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | 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 #8FBDB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8b7Protanopia
no red cones#afb1b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#81bfbbTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fbdb7; }
.text { color: #8fbdb7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fbdb7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 189 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fbdb7, #8facbd); }
Similar colors
#86bebeRiverbed#91b6acTreetop#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#8bb6b8Summit#7cbbaeMintnight#85c2b2Seaborn#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#83bbc1Misty Cold Sea
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8FBDB7?
- #8FBDB7 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Riverbed. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FBDB7?
- The RGB value is 143, 189, 183: 143 red, 189 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FBDB7?
- The complementary color is #BD8F95, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FBDB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.13:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.