#94BB90 color
The hex color #94BB90 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58% red, 73.3% green and 56.5% blue (148, 187, 144).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 24% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.77:1).
#94BB90 color codes
| HEX | #94BB90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(148, 187, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58%, 73.3%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 24%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 23%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 23%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.13, -21.42, 17.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.13, 27.73, 140.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.016, 43.849, 32.999) | |
| Decimal | 9747344 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #94BB90, 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 #94BB90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #94BB90 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | 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 #94BB90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb38dProtanopia
no red cones#b7af92Deuteranopia
no green cones#91b8afTritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #94bb90; }
.text { color: #94bb90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #94bb90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(148 187 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #94bb90, #90bba1); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#95b388Foliage#7fb383Verde#a4b88fNorway#a7cca4Limestoned#abca99Oh Pistachio#99cea0Garden Goddess#84a97cVerdant Haven
Questions
- What color is #94BB90?
- #94BB90 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #94BB90?
- The RGB value is 148, 187, 144: 148 red, 187 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #94BB90?
- The complementary color is #B790BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #94BB90?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.77:1 and white text 2.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.