#989C80 color
The hex color #989C80 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 61.2% green and 50.2% blue (152, 156, 128).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 12% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Fennelly (#9A9E80), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.4:1).
#989C80 color codes
| HEX | #989C80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 156, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 61.2%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 12%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 18%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 18%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.35, -6.46, 14.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.35, 15.61, 114.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.733, 32.011, 25.083) | |
| Decimal | 10001536 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #989C80, 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 #989C80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #989C80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.4:1 | 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 #989C80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a0997eProtanopia
no red cones#a09a81Deuteranopia
no green cones#9c9994Tritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #989c80; }
.text { color: #989c80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #989c80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 156 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #989c80, #8a9c80); }
Similar colors
#9a9e80Fennelly#93977fSwamp Sessions#969e86Herbalist#9ca389Edamame#9e9e7cBonsai Garden#8f9779Artichoke#919c81Whispering Willow#999a86Lemongrass
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #989C80?
- #989C80 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fennelly. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #989C80?
- The RGB value is 152, 156, 128: 152 red, 156 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #989C80?
- The complementary color is #84809C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #989C80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.4:1 and white text 2.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.