#AAC5BB color
The hex color #AAC5BB is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 77.3% green and 73.3% blue (170, 197, 187).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 19% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.41:1).
#AAC5BB color codes
| HEX | #AAC5BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 197, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 77.3%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 19%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 14%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 5%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.32, -11.07, 1.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.32, 11.24, 170.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.511, 52.065, 54.656) | |
| Decimal | 11191739 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAC5BB, 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 #AAC5BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAC5BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.41:1 | 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 #AAC5BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c1bbProtanopia
no red cones#bebdbcDeuteranopia
no green cones#a4c6c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aac5bb; }
.text { color: #aac5bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aac5bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 197 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aac5bb, #aac2c5); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#a5c1c0Wild Life#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b2beb5Ash Gray#91b6acTreetop#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise
Questions
- What color is #AAC5BB?
- #AAC5BB is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAC5BB?
- The RGB value is 170, 197, 187: 170 red, 197 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAC5BB?
- The complementary color is #C5AAB4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAC5BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.41:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.