#A2CDC4 color
The hex color #A2CDC4 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 80.4% green and 76.9% blue (162, 205, 196).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 30% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.07:1).
#A2CDC4 color codes
| HEX | #A2CDC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 205, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 80.4%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 30%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 21%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.23, -15.95, -0.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.23, 15.95, 180.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.693, 55.328, 60.433) | |
| Decimal | 10669508 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2CDC4, 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 #A2CDC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2CDC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | 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 #A2CDC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c8c4Protanopia
no red cones#c1c2c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#97cfcaTritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2cdc4; }
.text { color: #a2cdc4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2cdc4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 205 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2cdc4, #a2c1cd); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#98cbbaMint Twist#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#94d2bfWintermint#b3e2d3Bay#b8e0d0Jade Sea#afe3d6Ice Cube
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A2CDC4?
- #A2CDC4 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2CDC4?
- The RGB value is 162, 205, 196: 162 red, 205 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2CDC4?
- The complementary color is #CDA2AB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2CDC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.07:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.