#91A583 color
The hex color #91A583 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 64.7% green and 51.4% blue (145, 165, 131).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 16% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Mistletoe (#8AA282), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.91:1).
#91A583 color codes
| HEX | #91A583 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 165, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 64.7%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 16%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 21%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 21%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.41, -13.42, 15.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.41, 20.38, 131.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.228, 34.568, 26.601) | |
| Decimal | 9545091 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91A583, 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 #91A583 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91A583 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.91:1 | 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 #91A583 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a081Protanopia
no red cones#a59e85Deuteranopia
no green cones#92a29cTritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91a583; }
.text { color: #91a583; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91a583; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 165 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91a583, #83a586); }
Similar colors
#8aa282Mistletoe#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#9caf88Sage Green#9aa77cForester#9ead92Rooftop Garden#839e83Basswood Green#879877Backyard#919c81Whispering Willow
Questions
- What color is #91A583?
- #91A583 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mistletoe. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91A583?
- The RGB value is 145, 165, 131: 145 red, 165 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91A583?
- The complementary color is #9783A5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91A583?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.91:1 and white text 2.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.