#A7C5B4 color
The hex color #A7C5B4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 77.3% green and 70.6% blue (167, 197, 180).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 21% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.29:1).
#A7C5B4 color codes
| HEX | #A7C5B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 197, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 77.3%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 21%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 15%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.95, -13.43, 5.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.95, 14.39, 158.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.139, 51.442, 50.775) | |
| Decimal | 10995124 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7C5B4, 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 #A7C5B4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7C5B4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.29:1 | 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 #A7C5B4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c0b3Protanopia
no red cones#bfbcb5Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2c5c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7c5b4; }
.text { color: #a7c5b4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7c5b4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 197 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7c5b4, #a7c5c3); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#9db4a0Copper Patina#98cbbaMint Twist#aebea6Meadow Morn#8ebaa6Lichen#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A7C5B4?
- #A7C5B4 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 #A7C5B4?
- The RGB value is 167, 197, 180: 167 red, 197 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7C5B4?
- The complementary color is #C5A7B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7C5B4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.29:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.