#A4BD77 color
The hex color #A4BD77 is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 74.1% green and 46.7% blue (164, 189, 119).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 35% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Around the Gills (#A1B670), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.12:1).
#A4BD77 color codes
| HEX | #A4BD77 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 189, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 74.1%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 35%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 37%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 37%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.3, -20.36, 32.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.3, 38.46, 121.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.837, 45.619, 24.314) | |
| Decimal | 10796407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4BD77, 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 #A4BD77 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4BD77 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | 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 #A4BD77 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4b572Protanopia
no red cones#c1b47aDeuteranopia
no green cones#a8b7abTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4bd77; }
.text { color: #a4bd77; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4bd77; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 189 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4bd77, #81bd77); }
Similar colors
#a1b670Around the Gills#a6c875Fiddle-Leaf Fig#9faf6cMatcha Mecha#afb982Nile#93c572Pistachio#a5af76Estragon#99aa66Gallant Green#b8bf71Zoodles
Questions
- What color is #A4BD77?
- #A4BD77 is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Around the Gills. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4BD77?
- The RGB value is 164, 189, 119: 164 red, 189 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4BD77?
- The complementary color is #9077BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4BD77?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.12:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.