#AAC4A8 color
The hex color #AAC4A8 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 76.9% green and 65.9% blue (170, 196, 168).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 19% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% 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 11.17:1).
#AAC4A8 color codes
| HEX | #AAC4A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 196, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 76.9%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 19%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 14%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 14%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.59, -14.12, 11.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.59, 17.98, 141.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.384, 50.852, 44.568) | |
| Decimal | 11191464 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAC4A8, 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 #AAC4A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAC4A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.17:1 | 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 #AAC4A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6bfa6Protanopia
no red cones#c1bca9Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8c2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aac4a8; }
.text { color: #aac4a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aac4a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 196 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aac4a8, #a8c4b4); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a7cca4Limestoned#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bccab3Bok Choy#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #AAC4A8?
- #AAC4A8 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 #AAC4A8?
- The RGB value is 170, 196, 168: 170 red, 196 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAC4A8?
- The complementary color is #C2A8C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAC4A8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.17:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.