#A2BC96 color
The hex color #A2BC96 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 73.7% green and 58.8% blue (162, 188, 150).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 22% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Norway (#A4B88F), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.17:1).
#A2BC96 color codes
| HEX | #A2BC96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 188, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 73.7%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 22%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 20%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 20%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.45, -15.96, 16.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.45, 22.84, 134.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.387, 45.849, 35.676) | |
| Decimal | 10665110 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2BC96, 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 #A2BC96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2BC96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.17:1 | 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 #A2BC96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfb694Protanopia
no red cones#bbb498Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2b9b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2bc96; }
.text { color: #a2bc96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2bc96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 188 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2bc96, #96bc9d); }
Similar colors
#a4b88fNorway#95b388Foliage#9caf88Sage Green#abca99Oh Pistachio#a7cca4Limestoned#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#b2cc9aGreenhorn
Questions
- What color is #A2BC96?
- #A2BC96 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Norway. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2BC96?
- The RGB value is 162, 188, 150: 162 red, 188 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2BC96?
- The complementary color is #B096BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2BC96?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.17:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.