#A2C49C color
The hex color #A2C49C is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 76.9% green and 61.2% blue (162, 196, 156).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 25% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
#A2C49C color codes
| HEX | #A2C49C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 196, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 76.9%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 25%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 20%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 20%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.8, -19, 16.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.8, 25.1, 139.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.64, 49.561, 38.871) | |
| Decimal | 10667164 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2C49C, 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 #A2C49C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2C49C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | 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 #A2C49C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7bd9aProtanopia
no red cones#c1ba9eDeuteranopia
no green cones#a0c1b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2c49c; }
.text { color: #a2c49c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2c49c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 196 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2c49c, #9cc4aa); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#abca99Oh Pistachio#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#99cea0Garden Goddess#b2cc9aGreenhorn#a4b88fNorway#95b388Foliage#90cca3Irish Spring
Questions
- What color is #A2C49C?
- #A2C49C is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2C49C?
- The RGB value is 162, 196, 156: 162 red, 196 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2C49C?
- The complementary color is #BE9CC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2C49C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.