#A0C3AC color
The hex color #A0C3AC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 76.5% green and 67.5% blue (160, 195, 172).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 23% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.9:1).
#A0C3AC color codes
| HEX | #A0C3AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 195, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 76.5%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 23%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 18%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 12%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.75, -16.28, 7.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.75, 18.01, 154.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.457, 49.481, 46.388) | |
| Decimal | 10535852 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0C3AC, 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 #A0C3AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0C3AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.9:1 | 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 #A0C3AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bdabProtanopia
no red cones#bcb9adDeuteranopia
no green cones#9bc2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0c3ac; }
.text { color: #a0c3ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0c3ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 195 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0c3ac, #a0c3be); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#8ebaa6Lichen#98cbbaMint Twist#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#9db4a0Copper Patina#a7cca4Limestoned#aebea6Meadow Morn#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #A0C3AC?
- #A0C3AC is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0C3AC?
- The RGB value is 160, 195, 172: 160 red, 195 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0C3AC?
- The complementary color is #C3A0B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0C3AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.9:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.