#ACBCAB color
The hex color #ACBCAB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 73.7% green and 67.1% blue (172, 188, 171).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 11% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.54:1).
#ACBCAB color codes
| HEX | #ACBCAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 188, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 73.7%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 11%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 9%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 9%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.62, -8.73, 6.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.62, 11.02, 142.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.346, 47.677, 45.492) | |
| Decimal | 11320491 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ACBCAB, 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 #ACBCAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACBCAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.54:1 | 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 #ACBCAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb9aaProtanopia
no red cones#bab7acDeuteranopia
no green cones#abbbb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #acbcab; }
.text { color: #acbcab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #acbcab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 188 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #acbcab, #abbcb2); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a8b59eSalvia#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9db4a0Copper Patina#b2beb5Ash Gray#abb39eGargoyle#bccab3Bok Choy
Questions
- What color is #ACBCAB?
- #ACBCAB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ACBCAB?
- The RGB value is 172, 188, 171: 172 red, 188 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ACBCAB?
- The complementary color is #BBABBC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACBCAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.54:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.