#AAC2C2 color
The hex color #AAC2C2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 76.1% green and 76.1% blue (170, 194, 194).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 16% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Wild Life (#A5C1C0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.2:1).
#AAC2C2 color codes
| HEX | #AAC2C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 194, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 76.1%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 16%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.69, -8.1, -2.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.69, 8.56, 198.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.605, 51.024, 58.474) | |
| Decimal | 11190978 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAC2C2, 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 #AAC2C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAC2C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.2:1 | 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 #AAC2C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbfc2Protanopia
no red cones#babcc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3c4c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aac2c2; }
.text { color: #aac2c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aac2c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 194 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aac2c2, #aab6c2); }
Similar colors
#a5c1c0Wild Life#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#b7c5c6Trade Winds#bdd1d2Windy#98b2b4Ether#96b3b3Cool#bdd4d1Coast to Coast
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AAC2C2?
- #AAC2C2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Wild Life. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAC2C2?
- The RGB value is 170, 194, 194: 170 red, 194 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAC2C2?
- The complementary color is #C2AAAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAC2C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.2:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.