#A4C3BE color
The hex color #A4C3BE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 76.5% green and 74.5% blue (164, 195, 190).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 21% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Wild Life (#A5C1C0), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.13:1).
#A4C3BE color codes
| HEX | #A4C3BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 195, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 76.5%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 21%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.46, -11.4, -0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.46, 11.44, 184.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.117, 50.639, 56.155) | |
| Decimal | 10798014 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4C3BE, 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 #A4C3BE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4C3BE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | 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 #A4C3BE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0bfbeProtanopia
no red cones#babbbeDeuteranopia
no green cones#9cc4c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4c3be; }
.text { color: #a4c3be; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4c3be; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 195 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4c3be, #a4b8c3); }
Similar colors
#a5c1c0Wild Life#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#b2c8bdMisty Morning#96b3b3Cool#91b6acTreetop#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#94b1a9Ninja Turtle
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A4C3BE?
- #A4C3BE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Wild Life. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4C3BE?
- The RGB value is 164, 195, 190: 164 red, 195 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4C3BE?
- The complementary color is #C3A4A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4C3BE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.13:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.