#A0BC99 color
The hex color #A0BC99 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 73.7% green and 60% blue (160, 188, 153).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 21% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Norway (#A4B88F), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.15:1).
#A0BC99 color codes
| HEX | #A0BC99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 188, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 73.7%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 21%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 19%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 19%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.38, -16.16, 14.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.38, 21.78, 137.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.229, 45.739, 36.945) | |
| Decimal | 10534041 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0BC99, 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 #A0BC99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0BC99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | 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 #A0BC99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb697Protanopia
no red cones#bab39bDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fb9b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0bc99; }
.text { color: #a0bc99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0bc99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 188 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0bc99, #99bca4); }
Similar colors
#a4b88fNorway#95b388Foliage#a7cca4Limestoned#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#9caf88Sage Green#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#abca99Oh Pistachio#aebea6Meadow Morn
Questions
- What color is #A0BC99?
- #A0BC99 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Norway. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0BC99?
- The RGB value is 160, 188, 153: 160 red, 188 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0BC99?
- The complementary color is #B599BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0BC99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.15:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.