#AAC1C6 color
The hex color #AAC1C6 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 75.7% green and 77.6% blue (170, 193, 198).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 20% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Seafoam Slate (#A6BCBE), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.15:1).
#AAC1C6 color codes
| HEX | #AAC1C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 193, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 75.7%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 20%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 14%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.53, -6.75, -5.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.53, 8.49, 217.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.838, 50.762, 60.798) | |
| Decimal | 11190726 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAC1C6, 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 #AAC1C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAC1C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | 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 #AAC1C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdbfc6Protanopia
no red cones#b8bbc6Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2c3c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aac1c6; }
.text { color: #aac1c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aac1c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 193 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aac1c6, #aab3c6); }
Similar colors
#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#b7c5c6Trade Winds#9ab8c2Shallow Sea#a5c1c0Wild Life#a2c2d0Airborne#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#bdd1d2Windy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AAC1C6?
- #AAC1C6 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Seafoam Slate. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAC1C6?
- The RGB value is 170, 193, 198: 170 red, 193 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAC1C6?
- The complementary color is #C6AFAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAC1C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.15:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.