#A4AD80 color
The hex color #A4AD80 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 67.8% green and 50.2% blue (164, 173, 128).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 22% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Forester (#9AA77C), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.87:1).
#A4AD80 color codes
| HEX | #A4AD80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 173, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 67.8%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 22%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 26%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 26%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69, -10.91, 22.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69, 24.67, 116.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.149, 39.338, 26.212) | |
| Decimal | 10792320 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4AD80, 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 #A4AD80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4AD80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | 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 #A4AD80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3a87dProtanopia
no red cones#b2a982Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9a8a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4ad80; }
.text { color: #a4ad80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4ad80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 173 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4ad80, #8ead80); }
Similar colors
#9aa77cForester#a5af76Estragon#aaaa77Cardamom#9caf88Sage Green#afb982Nile#a1a46dWillow Leaf#b5b68fGreen Tea#a4b88fNorway
Questions
- What color is #A4AD80?
- #A4AD80 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Forester. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4AD80?
- The RGB value is 164, 173, 128: 164 red, 173 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4AD80?
- The complementary color is #8980AD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4AD80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.87:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.