#A2AC99 color
The hex color #A2AC99 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 67.5% green and 60% blue (162, 172, 153).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 10% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Gargoyle (#ABB39E), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.9:1).
#A2AC99 color codes
| HEX | #A2AC99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 172, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 67.5%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 10%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 11%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 11%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.1, -7.07, 8.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.1, 11.11, 129.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.402, 39.486, 35.887) | |
| Decimal | 10661017 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2AC99, 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 #A2AC99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2AC99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.9:1 | 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 #A2AC99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aea998Protanopia
no red cones#aca89aDeuteranopia
no green cones#a3aaa6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2ac99; }
.text { color: #a2ac99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2ac99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 172 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2ac99, #99ac9a); }
Similar colors
#abb39eGargoyle#a6ab9bMoorland#a8b59eSalvia#9ead92Rooftop Garden#aaad94Quiet Thicket#9ca389Edamame#a9b4a9Alpine Air#aaaa99Humble Hippo
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A2AC99?
- #A2AC99 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gargoyle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2AC99?
- The RGB value is 162, 172, 153: 162 red, 172 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2AC99?
- The complementary color is #A399AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2AC99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.9:1 and white text 2.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.