#A2C1C3 color
The hex color #A2C1C3 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 75.7% green and 76.5% blue (162, 193, 195).
Its hue angle is 184°, with 22% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Seafoam Whisper (#A1BDBF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.95:1).
#A2C1C3 color codes
| HEX | #A2C1C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 193, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 75.7%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(184, 22%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(184, 17%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 1%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.92, -9.96, -4.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.92, 10.92, 204.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.818, 49.76, 58.915) | |
| Decimal | 10666435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2C1C3, 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 #A2C1C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2C1C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | 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 #A2C1C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcbec3Protanopia
no red cones#b6b9c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#98c3c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2c1c3; }
.text { color: #a2c1c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2c1c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 193 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2c1c3, #a2b1c3); }
Similar colors
#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#a5c1c0Wild Life#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#98c6cbContinental Waters#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#96b3b3Cool#99c1ccAquatic#a5ced5Wave
Closest common color name: Light Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A2C1C3?
- #A2C1C3 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Seafoam Whisper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2C1C3?
- The RGB value is 162, 193, 195: 162 red, 193 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2C1C3?
- The complementary color is #C3A4A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2C1C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.95:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.