#A0CE6A color
The hex color #A0CE6A is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 80.8% green and 41.6% blue (160, 206, 106).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 51% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Fiddle-Leaf Fig (#A6C875), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.53:1).
#A0CE6A color codes
| HEX | #A0CE6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 206, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 80.8%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 51%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 49%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 49%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.67, -31.67, 44.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.67, 54.72, 125.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.17, 52.656, 21.733) | |
| Decimal | 10538602 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0CE6A, 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 #A0CE6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0CE6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | 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 #A0CE6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6c261Protanopia
no red cones#d0bf70Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3c7b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0ce6a; }
.text { color: #a0ce6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0ce6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 206 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0ce6a, #6ece6a); }
Similar colors
#a6c875Fiddle-Leaf Fig#afd77fWasabi#94c84cLone Hunter#88cc55Fairy Tale Green#93c572Pistachio#aadd66Last of Lettuce#8ccd4cShenron Green#a5d785Feijoa
Questions
- What color is #A0CE6A?
- #A0CE6A is a moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Fiddle-Leaf Fig. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0CE6A?
- The RGB value is 160, 206, 106: 160 red, 206 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0CE6A?
- The complementary color is #986ACE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0CE6A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.53:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.