#91B29A color
The hex color #91B29A is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 69.8% green and 60.4% blue (145, 178, 154).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 18% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.04:1).
#91B29A color codes
| HEX | #91B29A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 178, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 69.8%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 18%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 19%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 13%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.61, -16.06, 8.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.61, 18.21, 151.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.429, 40.193, 36.562) | |
| Decimal | 9548442 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91B29A, 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 #91B29A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91B29A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.04:1 | 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 #91B29A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2ac99Protanopia
no red cones#aca89bDeuteranopia
no green cones#8cb1abTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91b29a; }
.text { color: #91b29a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91b29a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 178 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91b29a, #91b2ab); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ebaa6Lichen#80aa95Catnip#8ba58fEnvy#7db39eBeau Monde#7fba9eFroggy Pond#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #91B29A?
- #91B29A 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 #91B29A?
- The RGB value is 145, 178, 154: 145 red, 178 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91B29A?
- The complementary color is #B291A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91B29A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.04:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.