Gum Leaf color: hex code #ACC9B2
Gum Leaf has the hex code #ACC9B2. It is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 78.8% green and 69.8% blue (172, 201, 178).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 21% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 21% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.75:1).
Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2) color codes
| HEX | #ACC9B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 201, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 78.8%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 21%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 14%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 11%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.32, -14.18, 8.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.32, 16.4, 149.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.934, 53.757, 50.067) | |
| Decimal | 11323826 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gum Leaf, 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 #ACC9B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACC9B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.75:1 | 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 #ACC9B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c4b1Protanopia
no red cones#c4c0b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8c8c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #acc9b2; }
.text { color: #acc9b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #acc9b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 201 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #acc9b2, #acc9c1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
See #ACC9B2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ACC9B2?
- #ACC9B2 is a light, grayish green known as Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gum Leaf?
- The RGB value is 172, 201, 178: 172 red, 201 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gum Leaf?
- The complementary color is #C9ACC3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACC9B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.75:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.