#90AF9C color
The hex color #90AF9C is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 68.6% green and 61.2% blue (144, 175, 156).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 16% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.8:1).
#90AF9C color codes
| HEX | #90AF9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 175, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 68.6%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 16%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 18%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 11%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.74, -14.45, 6.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.74, 15.74, 156.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.831, 38.989, 37.242) | |
| Decimal | 9482140 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #90AF9C, 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 #90AF9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #90AF9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | 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 #90AF9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aeaa9bProtanopia
no red cones#a9a69dDeuteranopia
no green cones#8bafa9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #90af9c; }
.text { color: #90af9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #90af9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 175 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #90af9c, #90afac); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#8ebaa6Lichen#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#7db39eBeau Monde
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #90AF9C?
- #90AF9C is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #90AF9C?
- The RGB value is 144, 175, 156: 144 red, 175 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #90AF9C?
- The complementary color is #AF90A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #90AF9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.8:1 and white text 2.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.