#ACBAB4 color
The hex color #ACBAB4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 72.9% green and 70.6% blue (172, 186, 180).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 9% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Ash Gray (#B2BEB5), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.44:1).
#ACBAB4 color codes
| HEX | #ACBAB4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 186, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 72.9%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 9%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 8%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 3%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.31, -5.99, 1.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.31, 6.14, 167.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.809, 47.183, 50.023) | |
| Decimal | 11319988 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ACBAB4, 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 #ACBAB4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACBAB4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | 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 #ACBAB4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b8b4Protanopia
no red cones#b6b6b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9bab8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #acbab4; }
.text { color: #acbab4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #acbab4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 186 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #acbab4, #acb9ba); }
Similar colors
#b2beb5Ash Gray#a9b4a9Alpine Air#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a9afaaPigeon#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#bdc2bbSilky Green#b7c5c6Trade Winds#babfbcMetal
Questions
- What color is #ACBAB4?
- #ACBAB4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ash Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ACBAB4?
- The RGB value is 172, 186, 180: 172 red, 186 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ACBAB4?
- The complementary color is #BAACB2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACBAB4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.44:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.