#A5C1AC color
The hex color #A5C1AC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.7% red, 75.7% green and 67.5% blue (165, 193, 172).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 18% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 24% 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 10.82:1).
#A5C1AC color codes
| HEX | #A5C1AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(165, 193, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.7%, 75.7%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 18%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 11%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.52, -13.57, 7.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.52, 15.46, 151.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.032, 49.117, 46.288) | |
| Decimal | 10863020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A5C1AC, 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 #A5C1AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A5C1AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | 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 #A5C1AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bcabProtanopia
no red cones#bcb9adDeuteranopia
no green cones#a1c0bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a5c1ac; }
.text { color: #a5c1ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a5c1ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(165 193 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a5c1ac, #a5c1ba); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#b2c8bdMisty Morning#8ebaa6Lichen#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A5C1AC?
- #A5C1AC 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 #A5C1AC?
- The RGB value is 165, 193, 172: 165 red, 193 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A5C1AC?
- The complementary color is #C1A5BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A5C1AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.