#A2C4BE color
The hex color #A2C4BE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 76.9% green and 74.5% blue (162, 196, 190).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 22% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Turquoise (#99C5C4), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#A2C4BE color codes
| HEX | #A2C4BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 196, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 76.9%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 22%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 17%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 3%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.6, -12.57, -0.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.6, 12.59, 183.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.932, 50.878, 56.211) | |
| Decimal | 10667198 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2C4BE, 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 #A2C4BE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2C4BE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | 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 #A2C4BE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c0beProtanopia
no red cones#babbbfDeuteranopia
no green cones#99c5c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2c4be; }
.text { color: #a2c4be; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2c4be; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 196 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2c4be, #a2b9c4); }
Similar colors
#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#a5c1c0Wild Life#b2c8bdMisty Morning#91b6acTreetop#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#98c6cbContinental Waters#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#96b3b3Cool
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A2C4BE?
- #A2C4BE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Pastel Turquoise. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2C4BE?
- The RGB value is 162, 196, 190: 162 red, 196 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2C4BE?
- The complementary color is #C4A2A8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2C4BE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.