#A2E5D9 color
The hex color #A2E5D9 is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 89.8% green and 85.1% blue (162, 229, 217).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 56% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Sea Glass Teal (#A0E5D9), a difference of 0.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.75:1).
#A2E5D9 color codes
| HEX | #A2E5D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 229, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 89.8%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 56%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 29%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 5%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.37, -23.48, -0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.37, 23.5, 182.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.44, 68.727, 75.977) | |
| Decimal | 10675673 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2E5D9, 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 #A2E5D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2E5D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | 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 #A2E5D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfddd9Protanopia
no red cones#d3d4daDeuteranopia
no green cones#8ee8e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2e5d9; }
.text { color: #a2e5d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2e5d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 229 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2e5d9, #a2d0e5); }
Similar colors
#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#96dfceBeach Glass#afe3d6Ice Cube#99ddccTropical Freeze#b6ecdeWater Leaf#8edaccBambino#a5d8cdWhirlpool
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #A2E5D9?
- #A2E5D9 is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Sea Glass Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2E5D9?
- The RGB value is 162, 229, 217: 162 red, 229 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2E5D9?
- The complementary color is #E5A2AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2E5D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.75:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.