#95AF95 color
The hex color #95AF95 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 68.6% green and 58.4% blue (149, 175, 149).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 14% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.84:1).
#95AF95 color codes
| HEX | #95AF95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 175, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 68.6%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 14%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 15%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 15%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.91, -14.04, 10.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.91, 17.46, 143.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.148, 39.219, 34.252) | |
| Decimal | 9809813 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #95AF95, 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 #95AF95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #95AF95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.84:1 | 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 #95AF95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0aa94Protanopia
no red cones#aca796Deuteranopia
no green cones#93ada8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #95af95; }
.text { color: #95af95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #95af95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 175 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #95af95, #95afa2); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ba58fEnvy#9ead92Rooftop Garden#8aa282Mistletoe#9caf88Sage Green#95b388Foliage#a8b59eSalvia
Questions
- What color is #95AF95?
- #95AF95 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #95AF95?
- The RGB value is 149, 175, 149: 149 red, 175 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #95AF95?
- The complementary color is #AF95AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #95AF95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.84:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.