#95A678 color
The hex color #95A678 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 65.1% green and 47.1% blue (149, 166, 120).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 21% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Forester (#9AA77C), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8:1).
#95A678 color codes
| HEX | #95A678 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 166, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 65.1%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 21%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 28%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 28%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.76, -14.2, 21.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.76, 26.1, 122.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.42, 35.018, 22.975) | |
| Decimal | 9807480 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #95A678, 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 #95A678 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #95A678 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8:1 | 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 #95A678 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba075Protanopia
no red cones#a9a07aDeuteranopia
no green cones#98a29aTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #95a678; }
.text { color: #95a678; }
.border { border: 2px solid #95a678; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 166 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #95a678, #7ea678); }
Similar colors
#9aa77cForester#8ba477Succulent Greenhouse#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#9caf88Sage Green#89a068Buckingham Gardens#88aa77Lush Fields#839c6dSleepy Hollow#a5af76Estragon
Questions
- What color is #95A678?
- #95A678 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Forester. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #95A678?
- The RGB value is 149, 166, 120: 149 red, 166 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #95A678?
- The complementary color is #8978A6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #95A678?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8:1 and white text 2.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.