#A6F3BF color
The hex color #A6F3BF is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 95.3% green and 74.9% blue (166, 243, 191).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 76% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Ultra Mint (#A3EFB8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.19:1).
#A6F3BF color codes
| HEX | #A6F3BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 243, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 95.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 76%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 32%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 21%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.84, -34.14, 17.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.84, 38.45, 152.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.177, 75.967, 60.93) | |
| Decimal | 10941375 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A6F3BF, 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 #A6F3BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A6F3BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | 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 #A6F3BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3e7bcProtanopia
no red cones#e6dfc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#99f1e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a6f3bf; }
.text { color: #a6f3bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a6f3bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 243 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a6f3bf, #a6f3e5); }
Similar colors
#a3efb8Ultra Mint#aaffccNeo Mint#bfffcfEau de Nil#93e9beSeafoam Green#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#afffd5Mintastic#bef7cfSmell the Mint#b6ffbbLight Mint
Questions
- What color is #A6F3BF?
- #A6F3BF is a light, moderate green, closest to the named color Ultra Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A6F3BF?
- The RGB value is 166, 243, 191: 166 red, 243 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A6F3BF?
- The complementary color is #F3A6DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A6F3BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.19:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.