#919C7A color
The hex color #919C7A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 61.2% green and 47.8% blue (145, 156, 122).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 15% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Artichoke (#8F9779), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.24:1).
#919C7A color codes
| HEX | #919C7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 156, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 61.2%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 15%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 22%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 22%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.68, -10.13, 16.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.68, 19.39, 121.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.078, 31.202, 23.005) | |
| Decimal | 9542778 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #919C7A, 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 #919C7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #919C7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.24:1 | 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 #919C7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a09878Protanopia
no red cones#9f987bDeuteranopia
no green cones#949893Tritanopia
no blue cones#989898Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #919c7a; }
.text { color: #919c7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #919c7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 156 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #919c7a, #809c7a); }
Similar colors
#8f9779Artichoke#919c81Whispering Willow#879877Backyard#9a9e80Fennelly#969e86Herbalist#8a966aBullfrog#9ca389Edamame#9aa77cForester
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #919C7A?
- #919C7A is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Artichoke. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #919C7A?
- The RGB value is 145, 156, 122: 145 red, 156 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #919C7A?
- The complementary color is #857A9C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #919C7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.24:1 and white text 2.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.