#ACC4A3 color
The hex color #ACC4A3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 76.9% green and 63.9% blue (172, 196, 163).
Its hue angle is 104°, with 22% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#ACC4A3 color codes
| HEX | #ACC4A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 196, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 76.9%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 22%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(104, 17%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 17%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.61, -14.29, 13.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.61, 19.92, 135.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.363, 50.894, 42.182) | |
| Decimal | 11322531 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ACC4A3, 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 #ACC4A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACC4A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | 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 #ACC4A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7bea1Protanopia
no red cones#c3bca4Deuteranopia
no green cones#acc1bbTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #acc4a3; }
.text { color: #acc4a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #acc4a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 196 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #acc4a3, #a3c4ab); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a7cca4Limestoned#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a4b88fNorway#bfd5b3Nature#abca99Oh Pistachio#c2d3afMorris Leaf
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #ACC4A3?
- #ACC4A3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ACC4A3?
- The RGB value is 172, 196, 163: 172 red, 196 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ACC4A3?
- The complementary color is #BBA3C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACC4A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.