#95A992 color
The hex color #95A992 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 66.3% green and 57.3% blue (149, 169, 146).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 12% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.37:1).
#95A992 color codes
| HEX | #95A992 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 169, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 66.3%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 12%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 14%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 14%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.16, -11.44, 9.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.16, 14.89, 140.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.77, 36.84, 32.626) | |
| Decimal | 9808274 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #95A992, 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 #95A992 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #95A992 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | 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 #95A992 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa591Protanopia
no red cones#a7a393Deuteranopia
no green cones#94a7a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #95a992; }
.text { color: #95a992; }
.border { border: 2px solid #95a992; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 169 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #95a992, #92a99a); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9db4a0Copper Patina#8aa282Mistletoe#a8b59eSalvia#839e83Basswood Green#9ca389Edamame
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #95A992?
- #95A992 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #95A992?
- The RGB value is 149, 169, 146: 149 red, 169 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #95A992?
- The complementary color is #A692A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #95A992?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.37:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.