#94C19E color
The hex color #94C19E is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58% red, 75.7% green and 62% blue (148, 193, 158).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 27% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.38:1).
#94C19E color codes
| HEX | #94C19E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(148, 193, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58%, 75.7%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 27%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 23%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 18%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.13, -21.92, 12.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.13, 25.41, 149.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.453, 46.903, 39.421) | |
| Decimal | 9748894 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #94C19E, 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 #94C19E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #94C19E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.38:1 | 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 #94C19E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1b99cProtanopia
no red cones#bab4a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#8ebfb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #94c19e; }
.text { color: #94c19e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #94c19e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(148 193 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #94c19e, #94c1b5); }
Similar colors
#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#90cca3Irish Spring#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7fba9eFroggy Pond#8ebaa6Lichen#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain
Questions
- What color is #94C19E?
- #94C19E is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #94C19E?
- The RGB value is 148, 193, 158: 148 red, 193 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #94C19E?
- The complementary color is #C194B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #94C19E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.38:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.