#A6FBD5 color
The hex color #A6FBD5 is a light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 98.4% green and 83.5% blue (166, 251, 213).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 91% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Mintastic (#AFFFD5), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.38:1).
#A6FBD5 color codes
| HEX | #A6FBD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 251, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 98.4%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 91%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 34%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 15%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.53, -33.64, 10.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.53, 35.13, 163.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.229, 81.902, 75.468) | |
| Decimal | 10943445 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A6FBD5, 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 #A6FBD5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A6FBD5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.38:1 | 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 #A6FBD5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f0d3Protanopia
no red cones#e9e5d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#92fbf0Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a6fbd5; }
.text { color: #a6fbd5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a6fbd5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 251 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a6fbd5, #a6f6fb); }
Similar colors
#afffd5Mintastic#aaffccNeo Mint#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#88ffccA State of Mint#93e9beSeafoam Green#7fffd4Aquamarine#bef7cfSmell the Mint#bfffcfEau de Nil
Questions
- What color is #A6FBD5?
- #A6FBD5 is a light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Mintastic. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A6FBD5?
- The RGB value is 166, 251, 213: 166 red, 251 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A6FBD5?
- The complementary color is #FBA6CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A6FBD5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.38:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.