#A4CC69 color
The hex color #A4CC69 is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 80% green and 41.2% blue (164, 204, 105).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 49% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Fiddle-Leaf Fig (#A6C875), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.42:1).
#A4CC69 color codes
| HEX | #A4CC69 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 204, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 80%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 49%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 49%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 49%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.34, -29.35, 44.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.34, 53.52, 123.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.452, 52.098, 21.339) | |
| Decimal | 10800233 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4CC69, 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 #A4CC69 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4CC69 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | 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 #A4CC69 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5c160Protanopia
no red cones#cfbe6fDeuteranopia
no green cones#a9c4b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4cc69; }
.text { color: #a4cc69; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4cc69; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 204 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4cc69, #72cc69); }
Similar colors
#a6c875Fiddle-Leaf Fig#afd77fWasabi#b1cf5dJuicy Lime#a3c05aSapling#a5ca4fTwo Peas in a Pod#94c84cLone Hunter#9bca47Wicked Green#93c572Pistachio
Questions
- What color is #A4CC69?
- #A4CC69 is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Fiddle-Leaf Fig. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4CC69?
- The RGB value is 164, 204, 105: 164 red, 204 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4CC69?
- The complementary color is #9169CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4CC69?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.42:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.