#A0E1B5 color
The hex color #A0E1B5 is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 88.2% green and 71% blue (160, 225, 181).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 52% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Celadon (#ACE1AF), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.93:1).
#A0E1B5 color codes
| HEX | #A0E1B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 225, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 88.2%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 52%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 29%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 20%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.31, -29.38, 15.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.31, 33.01, 152.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.76, 64.658, 53.565) | |
| Decimal | 10543541 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0E1B5, 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 #A0E1B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0E1B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.93:1 | 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 #A0E1B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1d7b3Protanopia
no red cones#d6cfb7Deuteranopia
no green cones#95dfd5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0e1b5; }
.text { color: #a0e1b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0e1b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 225 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0e1b5, #a0e1d5); }
Similar colors
#ace1afCeladon#acddafBig Spender#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#93e9beSeafoam Green#88ddaaJovial Jade#a3efb8Ultra Mint#90e4c1Light Teal#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious
Questions
- What color is #A0E1B5?
- #A0E1B5 is a light, moderate green, closest to the named color Celadon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0E1B5?
- The RGB value is 160, 225, 181: 160 red, 225 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0E1B5?
- The complementary color is #E1A0CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0E1B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.93:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.