#91BEB8 color
The hex color #91BEB8 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 74.5% green and 72.2% blue (145, 190, 184).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 26% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Turquoise (#99C5C4), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.26:1).
#91BEB8 color codes
| HEX | #91BEB8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 190, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 74.5%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 26%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 24%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 3%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.74, -16.11, -1.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.74, 16.21, 186.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.74, 46.306, 52.235) | |
| Decimal | 9551544 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #91BEB8, 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 #91BEB8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #91BEB8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | 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 #91BEB8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b9b8Protanopia
no red cones#b1b3b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#84c0bcTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #91beb8; }
.text { color: #91beb8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #91beb8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 190 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #91beb8, #91aebe); }
Similar colors
#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#91b6acTreetop#86bebeRiverbed#8bb6b8Summit#7cbbaeMintnight#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#85c2b2Seaborn#8cc6cbCerulean Skies
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #91BEB8?
- #91BEB8 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Pastel Turquoise. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #91BEB8?
- The RGB value is 145, 190, 184: 145 red, 190 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #91BEB8?
- The complementary color is #BE9197, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #91BEB8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.26:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.