#90AEA4 color
The hex color #90AEA4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 68.2% green and 64.3% blue (144, 174, 164).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 16% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.78:1).
#90AEA4 color codes
| HEX | #90AEA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 174, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 68.2%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 16%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 17%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 6%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.66, -12.32, 1.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.66, 12.44, 172.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.337, 38.881, 40.863) | |
| Decimal | 9481892 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #90AEA4, 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 #90AEA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #90AEA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | 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 #90AEA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#acaaa4Protanopia
no red cones#a6a6a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#89afabTritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #90aea4; }
.text { color: #90aea4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #90aea4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 174 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #90aea4, #90a9ae); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#829f96Japanese Bonsai#88aaaaHarbour Mist#9db4a0Copper Patina#96b3b3Cool#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #90AEA4?
- #90AEA4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #90AEA4?
- The RGB value is 144, 174, 164: 144 red, 174 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #90AEA4?
- The complementary color is #AE909A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #90AEA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.78:1 and white text 2.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.