#ACA892 color
The hex color #ACA892 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 65.9% green and 57.3% blue (172, 168, 146).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 14% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 15% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Humble Hippo (#AAAA99), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.77:1).
#ACA892 color codes
| HEX | #ACA892 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 168, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 65.9%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 14%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 15%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.64, -2.4, 11.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.64, 12.13, 101.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.204, 38.852, 32.78) | |
| Decimal | 11315346 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ACA892, 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 #ACA892 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACA892 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.77:1 | 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 #ACA892 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ada691Protanopia
no red cones#aea893Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0a5a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aca892; }
.text { color: #aca892; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aca892; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 168 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aca892, #a3ac92); }
Similar colors
#aaaa99Humble Hippo#aaad94Quiet Thicket#aca28fSage the Day#9f9b84Knock on Wood#afa696Forgotten Sandstone#a6ab9bMoorland#bbb3a2Ashes to Ashes#9d9880Pebble
Closest common color name: Greige.
Questions
- What color is #ACA892?
- #ACA892 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Humble Hippo. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ACA892?
- The RGB value is 172, 168, 146: 172 red, 168 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ACA892?
- The complementary color is #9296AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACA892?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.77:1 and white text 2.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.