#91AA78 color
The hex color #91AA78 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 66.7% green and 47.1% blue (145, 170, 120).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 23% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Succulent Greenhouse (#8BA477), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.23:1).
#91AA78 color codes
| HEX | #91AA78 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 170, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 66.7%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 23%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 29%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 29%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.62, -17.79, 23.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.62, 29.08, 127.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.441, 36.125, 23.187) | |
| Decimal | 9546360 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91AA78, 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 #91AA78 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91AA78 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.23:1 | 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 #91AA78 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afa375Protanopia
no red cones#aba17aDeuteranopia
no green cones#93a69dTritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91aa78; }
.text { color: #91aa78; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91aa78; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 170 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91aa78, #78aa78); }
Similar colors
#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#88aa77Lush Fields#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#9aa77cForester#84a97cVerdant Haven#95b388Foliage#89a068Buckingham Gardens#9caf88Sage Green
Questions
- What color is #91AA78?
- #91AA78 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Succulent Greenhouse. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91AA78?
- The RGB value is 145, 170, 120: 145 red, 170 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91AA78?
- The complementary color is #9178AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91AA78?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.23:1 and white text 2.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.