#A7C2BC color
The hex color #A7C2BC is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 76.1% green and 73.7% blue (167, 194, 188).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 18% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Wild Life (#A5C1C0), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.09:1).
#A7C2BC color codes
| HEX | #A7C2BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 194, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 76.1%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 18%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 14%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.33, -10.31, -0.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.33, 10.31, 180.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.303, 50.429, 54.967) | |
| Decimal | 10994364 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7C2BC, 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 #A7C2BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7C2BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.09:1 | 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 #A7C2BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbfbcProtanopia
no red cones#babbbcDeuteranopia
no green cones#a0c3c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7c2bc; }
.text { color: #a7c2bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7c2bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 194 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7c2bc, #a7bac2); }
Similar colors
#a5c1c0Wild Life#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#96b3b3Cool#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A7C2BC?
- #A7C2BC is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Wild Life. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7C2BC?
- The RGB value is 167, 194, 188: 167 red, 194 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7C2BC?
- The complementary color is #C2A7AD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7C2BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.09:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.