#BAC1A1 color
The hex color #BAC1A1 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 75.7% green and 63.1% blue (186, 193, 161).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 21% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Animal Kingdom (#BCC09E), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.23:1).
#BAC1A1 color codes
| HEX | #BAC1A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 193, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 75.7%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 21%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 17%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 17%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.77, -8.02, 15.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.77, 17.29, 117.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.752, 51.152, 41.174) | |
| Decimal | 12239265 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAC1A1, 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 #BAC1A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAC1A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.23:1 | 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 #BAC1A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6bd9fProtanopia
no red cones#c5bea2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bdbdb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bac1a1; }
.text { color: #bac1a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bac1a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 193 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bac1a1, #aac1a1); }
Similar colors
#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#bbc199Beige and Sage#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#c0cba1Seedling#b5b68fGreen Tea#aebea6Meadow Morn#bccab3Bok Choy#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #BAC1A1?
- #BAC1A1 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Animal Kingdom. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAC1A1?
- The RGB value is 186, 193, 161: 186 red, 193 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAC1A1?
- The complementary color is #A8A1C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAC1A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.