#A0AC8A color
The hex color #A0AC8A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 67.5% green and 54.1% blue (160, 172, 138).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 17% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Rooftop Garden (#9EAD92), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.76:1).
#A0AC8A color codes
| HEX | #A0AC8A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 172, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 67.5%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 17%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 20%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 20%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.62, -10.36, 16.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.62, 19.15, 122.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.837, 38.814, 29.749) | |
| Decimal | 10529930 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0AC8A, 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 #A0AC8A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0AC8A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | 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 #A0AC8A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0a888Protanopia
no red cones#afa78bDeuteranopia
no green cones#a3a8a3Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0ac8a; }
.text { color: #a0ac8a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0ac8a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 172 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0ac8a, #8fac8a); }
Similar colors
#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9caf88Sage Green#9aa77cForester#9ca389Edamame#a4b88fNorway#a8b59eSalvia#aaad94Quiet Thicket#9a9e80Fennelly
Questions
- What color is #A0AC8A?
- #A0AC8A is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Rooftop Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0AC8A?
- The RGB value is 160, 172, 138: 160 red, 172 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0AC8A?
- The complementary color is #968AAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0AC8A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.76:1 and white text 2.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.