HEX Color #A8CCA0 (Darkseagreen)

About #A8CCA0

The precise color #A8CCA0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkseagreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 204, and 160.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 0% M, 22% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A8CCA0

RGB168, 204, 160

HSL109.1°, 30.1%, 71.4%

CMYK18%, 0%, 22%, 20%

HSV109.1°, 21.6%, 80.0%

LAB78.5, -20.2, 18.1

XYZ44.1, 54.0, 41.4

Decimal11062432

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A8CCA0 #C4A0CB

Analogous

#BECBA0 #A0CBAE

Triadic

#A0A8CB #CBA0A7

Tetradic

#A0BECB #C4A0CB #CBAEA0

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

#A8CCA0

#B1D1AA

#BBD7B5

#C5DDBF

#CEE2CA

#D8E8D4

#E2EEDF

#EBF3E9

#F5F9F4

#FFFFFF

Shades (Adding Black)

#A8CCA0

#95B58E

#829E7C

#70886A

#5D7158

#4A5A47

#384435

#252D23

#121611

#000000

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.78:1

Text on #FFFFFF

FAIL

11.81:1

Text on #000000

AAA

1.70:1

Text on #F8FAFC

FAIL

10.04:1

Text on #0F172A

AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A8CCA0; }

.text-color { color: #A8CCA0; }

.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8CCA0; }

Similar Colors

Darkseagreen

#8FBC8F