Neo Mint color: hex code #AAFFCC
Neo Mint has the hex code #AAFFCC. It is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 100% green and 80% blue (170, 255, 204).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 100% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.89:1).
Neo Mint (#AAFFCC) color codes
| HEX | #AAFFCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 255, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 100%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 33%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.63, -36.07, 16.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.63, 39.6, 155.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.233, 84.422, 70.078) | |
| Decimal | 11206604 | |
| Short hex | #AFC |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Neo Mint, 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 #AAFFCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAFFCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.89:1 | 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 #AAFFCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef3c9Protanopia
no red cones#f0e9cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#99fef1Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aaffcc; }
.text { color: #aaffcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aaffcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 255 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aaffcc, #aafff6); }Similar colors
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See #AAFFCC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AAFFCC?
- #AAFFCC is a very light, vivid green known as Neo Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Neo Mint?
- The RGB value is 170, 255, 204: 170 red, 255 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Neo Mint?
- The complementary color is #FFAADD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAFFCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.89:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.