#90AC98 color
The hex color #90AC98 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 67.5% green and 59.6% blue (144, 172, 152).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 14% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.54:1).
#90AC98 color codes
| HEX | #90AC98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 172, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 67.5%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 14%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 16%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 12%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.8, -13.66, 7.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.8, 15.39, 152.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.92, 37.701, 35.295) | |
| Decimal | 9481368 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #90AC98, 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 #90AC98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #90AC98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.54:1 | 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 #90AC98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aca797Protanopia
no red cones#a7a499Deuteranopia
no green cones#8caba6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #90ac98; }
.text { color: #90ac98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #90ac98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 172 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #90ac98, #90aca6); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#9db4a0Copper Patina#80aa95Catnip#9ead92Rooftop Garden#819e84Vineyard#849c8dMother Earth#94b1a9Ninja Turtle
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #90AC98?
- #90AC98 is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #90AC98?
- The RGB value is 144, 172, 152: 144 red, 172 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #90AC98?
- The complementary color is #AC90A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #90AC98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.54:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.