#91B5AB color
The hex color #91B5AB is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 71% green and 67.1% blue (145, 181, 171).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 20% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 0.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.4:1).
#91B5AB color codes
| HEX | #91B5AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 181, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 71%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 20%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 20%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 6%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.88, -14.21, 1.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.88, 14.26, 175.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.55, 42.007, 44.755) | |
| Decimal | 9549227 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91B5AB, 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 #91B5AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91B5AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | 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 #91B5AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b0abProtanopia
no red cones#ababacDeuteranopia
no green cones#88b6b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91b5ab; }
.text { color: #91b5ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91b5ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 181 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91b5ab, #91adb5); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ebaa6Lichen#96b3b3Cool#8bb6b8Summit#88aaaaHarbour Mist#9db4a0Copper Patina#7cbbaeMintnight
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #91B5AB?
- #91B5AB is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91B5AB?
- The RGB value is 145, 181, 171: 145 red, 181 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91B5AB?
- The complementary color is #B5919B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91B5AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.