#AAC9BC color
The hex color #AAC9BC is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 78.8% green and 73.7% blue (170, 201, 188).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 22% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.79:1).
#AAC9BC color codes
| HEX | #AAC9BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 201, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 78.8%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 22%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 15%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.43, -12.94, 3.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.43, 13.29, 166.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.539, 53.949, 55.528) | |
| Decimal | 11192764 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAC9BC, 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 #AAC9BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAC9BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.79:1 | 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 #AAC9BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c5bbProtanopia
no red cones#c1c0bdDeuteranopia
no green cones#a4c9c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aac9bc; }
.text { color: #aac9bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aac9bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 201 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aac9bc, #aac6c9); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#98cbbaMint Twist#a5d8cdWhirlpool#a5c1c0Wild Life#b8e0d0Jade Sea#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AAC9BC?
- #AAC9BC is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAC9BC?
- The RGB value is 170, 201, 188: 170 red, 201 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAC9BC?
- The complementary color is #C9AAB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAC9BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.79:1 and white text 1.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.