#A4C5AA color
The hex color #A4C5AA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 77.3% green and 66.7% blue (164, 197, 170).
Its hue angle is 131°, with 22% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.15:1).
#A4C5AA color codes
| HEX | #A4C5AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 197, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 77.3%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(131, 22%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(131, 17%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 14%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.51, -16.33, 9.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.51, 19.1, 148.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.53, 50.726, 45.573) | |
| Decimal | 10798506 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4C5AA, 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 #A4C5AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4C5AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | 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 #A4C5AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6bfa9Protanopia
no red cones#c0bbabDeuteranopia
no green cones#a0c4bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4c5aa; }
.text { color: #a4c5aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4c5aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 197 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4c5aa, #a4c5ba); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a7cca4Limestoned#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#8ebaa6Lichen#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#98cbbaMint Twist#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #A4C5AA?
- #A4C5AA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4C5AA?
- The RGB value is 164, 197, 170: 164 red, 197 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4C5AA?
- The complementary color is #C5A4BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4C5AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.15:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.