#98B7B1 color
The hex color #98B7B1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 71.8% green and 69.4% blue (152, 183, 177).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 18% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.74:1).
#98B7B1 color codes
| HEX | #98B7B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 183, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 71.8%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 18%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 17%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 3%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.04, -11.73, -0.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.04, 11.74, 182.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.816, 43.716, 48.032) | |
| Decimal | 10008497 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #98B7B1, 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 #98B7B1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #98B7B1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.74:1 | 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 #98B7B1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b3b1Protanopia
no red cones#aeafb2Deuteranopia
no green cones#90b8b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98b7b1; }
.text { color: #98b7b1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98b7b1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 183 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98b7b1, #98aeb7); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#96b3b3Cool#a5c1c0Wild Life#8bb6b8Summit#98b2b4Ether#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#88aaaaHarbour Mist
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #98B7B1?
- #98B7B1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #98B7B1?
- The RGB value is 152, 183, 177: 152 red, 183 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #98B7B1?
- The complementary color is #B7989E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98B7B1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.74:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.