#91BDB5 color
The hex color #91BDB5 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 74.1% green and 71% blue (145, 189, 181).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 25% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.15:1).
#91BDB5 color codes
| HEX | #91BDB5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 189, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 74.1%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 25%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 23%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 4%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.38, -16.24, -0.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.38, 16.26, 182.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.213, 45.75, 50.524) | |
| Decimal | 9551285 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91BDB5, 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 #91BDB5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91BDB5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | 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 #91BDB5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b8b5Protanopia
no red cones#b0b2b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#85bfbaTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91bdb5; }
.text { color: #91bdb5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91bdb5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 189 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91bdb5, #91afbd); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#86bebeRiverbed#7cbbaeMintnight#85c2b2Seaborn#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8bb6b8Summit#8ebaa6Lichen
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #91BDB5?
- #91BDB5 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91BDB5?
- The RGB value is 145, 189, 181: 145 red, 189 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91BDB5?
- The complementary color is #BD9199, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91BDB5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.15:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.