#A5C2AF color
The hex color #A5C2AF is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.7% red, 76.1% green and 68.6% blue (165, 194, 175).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.94:1).
#A5C2AF color codes
| HEX | #A5C2AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(165, 194, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.7%, 76.1%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 10%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.87, -13.52, 6.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.87, 14.91, 155.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.545, 49.677, 47.896) | |
| Decimal | 10863279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A5C2AF, 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 #A5C2AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A5C2AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | 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 #A5C2AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2bdaeProtanopia
no red cones#bcbab0Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1c1bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a5c2af; }
.text { color: #a5c2af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a5c2af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(165 194 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a5c2af, #a5c2bd); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#b2c8bdMisty Morning#aebea6Meadow Morn#8ebaa6Lichen#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#91b6acTreetop#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A5C2AF?
- #A5C2AF 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 #A5C2AF?
- The RGB value is 165, 194, 175: 165 red, 194 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A5C2AF?
- The complementary color is #C2A5B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A5C2AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.94:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.