#A1C898 color
The hex color #A1C898 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 78.4% green and 59.6% blue (161, 200, 152).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 30% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Oh Pistachio (#ABCA99), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.23:1).
#A1C898 color codes
| HEX | #A1C898 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 200, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 78.4%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 30%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 24%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 24%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.77, -22.03, 19.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.77, 29.66, 137.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.018, 51.152, 37.412) | |
| Decimal | 10602648 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1C898, 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 #A1C898 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1C898 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | 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 #A1C898 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc095Protanopia
no red cones#c5bc9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fc5bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1c898; }
.text { color: #a1c898; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1c898; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 200 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1c898, #98c8a7); }
Similar colors
#abca99Oh Pistachio#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#b2cc9aGreenhorn#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#b6d4a0In Good Taste#b1dbaaFizz#90cca3Irish Spring
Questions
- What color is #A1C898?
- #A1C898 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Oh Pistachio. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1C898?
- The RGB value is 161, 200, 152: 161 red, 200 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1C898?
- The complementary color is #BF98C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1C898?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.