#AAD2B7 color
The hex color #AAD2B7 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 82.4% green and 71.8% blue (170, 210, 183).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 31% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.61:1).
#AAD2B7 color codes
| HEX | #AAD2B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 210, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 82.4%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 31%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 19%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 13%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.77, -18.47, 9.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.77, 20.58, 153.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.169, 58.057, 53.459) | |
| Decimal | 11195063 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAD2B7, 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 #AAD2B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAD2B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.61:1 | 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 #AAD2B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2cbb6Protanopia
no red cones#cbc7b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#a4d1caTritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aad2b7; }
.text { color: #aad2b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aad2b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 210 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aad2b7, #aad2cb); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bde1c4Mother Nature#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#a7cca4Limestoned#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#98cbbaMint Twist#b8e0d0Jade Sea
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #AAD2B7?
- #AAD2B7 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAD2B7?
- The RGB value is 170, 210, 183: 170 red, 210 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAD2B7?
- The complementary color is #D2AAC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAD2B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.61:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.