#A1C6BA color
The hex color #A1C6BA is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 77.6% green and 72.9% blue (161, 198, 186).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 25% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.3:1).
#A1C6BA color codes
| HEX | #A1C6BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 198, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 77.6%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 25%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 19%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 6%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.99, -14.74, 1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.99, 14.87, 172.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.753, 51.509, 54.082) | |
| Decimal | 10602170 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1C6BA, 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 #A1C6BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1C6BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.3:1 | 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 #A1C6BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c1b9Protanopia
no red cones#bcbcbbDeuteranopia
no green cones#99c7c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1c6ba; }
.text { color: #a1c6ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1c6ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 198 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1c6ba, #a1c0c6); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#91b6acTreetop#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#a5d8cdWhirlpool#8ebaa6Lichen#85c2b2Seaborn
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A1C6BA?
- #A1C6BA is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1C6BA?
- The RGB value is 161, 198, 186: 161 red, 198 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1C6BA?
- The complementary color is #C6A1AD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1C6BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.3:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.