#A9BEAC color
The hex color #A9BEAC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.3% red, 74.5% green and 67.5% blue (169, 190, 172).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 14% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.65:1).
#A9BEAC color codes
| HEX | #A9BEAC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 190, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.3%, 74.5%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 14%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 11%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 9%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.98, -10.63, 6.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.98, 12.55, 147.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.22, 48.24, 46.109) | |
| Decimal | 11124396 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A9BEAC, 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 #A9BEAC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A9BEAC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.65:1 | 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 #A9BEAC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebaabProtanopia
no red cones#bbb8adDeuteranopia
no green cones#a7bdb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a9beac; }
.text { color: #a9beac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a9beac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(169 190 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a9beac, #a9beb7); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a8b59eSalvia#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A9BEAC?
- #A9BEAC is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A9BEAC?
- The RGB value is 169, 190, 172: 169 red, 190 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A9BEAC?
- The complementary color is #BEA9BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A9BEAC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.65:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.