#A6CCBD color
The hex color #A6CCBD is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 80% green and 74.1% blue (166, 204, 189).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 27% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.99:1).
#A6CCBD color codes
| HEX | #A6CCBD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 204, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 80%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 27%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 19%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.02, -15.59, 3.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.02, 15.94, 168.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.502, 54.965, 56.294) | |
| Decimal | 10931389 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A6CCBD, 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 #A6CCBD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A6CCBD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | 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 #A6CCBD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac7bcProtanopia
no red cones#c3c2beDeuteranopia
no green cones#9ecdc7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a6ccbd; }
.text { color: #a6ccbd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a6ccbd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 204 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a6ccbd, #a6c8cc); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b2c8bdMisty Morning#94d2bfWintermint#b3e2d3Bay
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A6CCBD?
- #A6CCBD is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A6CCBD?
- The RGB value is 166, 204, 189: 166 red, 204 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A6CCBD?
- The complementary color is #CCA6B5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A6CCBD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.99:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.