#91B099 color
The hex color #91B099 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 69% green and 60% blue (145, 176, 153).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 16% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.87:1).
#91B099 color codes
| HEX | #91B099 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 176, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 69%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 16%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 18%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 13%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.02, -15.21, 8.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.02, 17.33, 151.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.951, 39.37, 35.994) | |
| Decimal | 9547929 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91B099, 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 #91B099 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91B099 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | 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 #91B099 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0ab98Protanopia
no red cones#aba79aDeuteranopia
no green cones#8dafa9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91b099; }
.text { color: #91b099; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91b099; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 176 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91b099, #91b0a9); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#8ebaa6Lichen#9ead92Rooftop Garden#7db39eBeau Monde#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #91B099?
- #91B099 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 #91B099?
- The RGB value is 145, 176, 153: 145 red, 176 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91B099?
- The complementary color is #B091A8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91B099?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.87:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.