#A1C0B3 color
The hex color #A1C0B3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 75.3% green and 70.2% blue (161, 192, 179).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 20% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.71:1).
#A1C0B3 color codes
| HEX | #A1C0B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 192, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 75.3%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 20%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 16%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.16, -13.05, 3.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.16, 13.4, 166.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.682, 48.53, 49.81) | |
| Decimal | 10600627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1C0B3, 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 #A1C0B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1C0B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | 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 #A1C0B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebcb2Protanopia
no red cones#b8b7b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#9bc0bcTritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1c0b3; }
.text { color: #a1c0b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1c0b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 192 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1c0b3, #a1bec0); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#8ebaa6Lichen#98cbbaMint Twist#a5c1c0Wild Life
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A1C0B3?
- #A1C0B3 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1C0B3?
- The RGB value is 161, 192, 179: 161 red, 192 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1C0B3?
- The complementary color is #C0A1AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1C0B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.71:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.