#97ACA2 color
The hex color #97ACA2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.2% red, 67.5% green and 63.5% blue (151, 172, 162).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 11% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.74:1).
#97ACA2 color codes
| HEX | #97ACA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 172, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.2%, 67.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 11%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 12%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.53, -9.29, 2.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.53, 9.66, 163.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.035, 38.692, 39.851) | |
| Decimal | 9940130 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #97ACA2, 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 #97ACA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #97ACA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | 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 #97ACA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba9a2Protanopia
no red cones#a7a6a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#93aca9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #97aca2; }
.text { color: #97aca2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #97aca2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(151 172 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #97aca2, #97acac); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9aafafStormy Bay#91b6acTreetop#829f96Japanese Bonsai#96b3b3Cool#8ba58fEnvy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #97ACA2?
- #97ACA2 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 #97ACA2?
- The RGB value is 151, 172, 162: 151 red, 172 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #97ACA2?
- The complementary color is #AC97A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #97ACA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.74:1 and white text 2.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.