#A1B67D color
The hex color #A1B67D is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 71.4% green and 49% blue (161, 182, 125).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 28% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Around the Gills (#A1B670), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.5:1).
#A1B67D color codes
| HEX | #A1B67D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 182, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 71.4%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 28%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 31%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 31%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.22, -17.15, 26.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.22, 31.73, 122.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.127, 42.513, 25.753) | |
| Decimal | 10598013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1B67D, 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 #A1B67D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1B67D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.5:1 | 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 #A1B67D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcaf79Protanopia
no red cones#b9ae80Deuteranopia
no green cones#a5b1a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1b67d; }
.text { color: #a1b67d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1b67d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 182 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1b67d, #84b67d); }
Similar colors
#a1b670Around the Gills#afb982Nile#a5af76Estragon#9faf6cMatcha Mecha#a4b88fNorway#90a96eGreen Tea Mochi#99aa66Gallant Green#95b388Foliage
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A1B67D?
- #A1B67D is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Around the Gills. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1B67D?
- The RGB value is 161, 182, 125: 161 red, 182 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1B67D?
- The complementary color is #927DB6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1B67D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.5:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.