#A4C2BA color
The hex color #A4C2BA is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 76.1% green and 72.9% blue (164, 194, 186).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 20% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11:1).
#A4C2BA color codes
| HEX | #A4C2BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 194, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 76.1%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 20%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 4%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.08, -11.7, 0.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.08, 11.71, 176.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.462, 50.02, 53.81) | |
| Decimal | 10797754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4C2BA, 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 #A4C2BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4C2BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11:1 | 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 #A4C2BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbebaProtanopia
no red cones#bababbDeuteranopia
no green cones#9dc3bfTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4c2ba; }
.text { color: #a4c2ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4c2ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 194 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4c2ba, #a4bbc2); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a5c1c0Wild Life#91b6acTreetop#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#96b3b3Cool#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A4C2BA?
- #A4C2BA is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4C2BA?
- The RGB value is 164, 194, 186: 164 red, 194 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4C2BA?
- The complementary color is #C2A4AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4C2BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.