Color #AAD2A2 Color / Colour Code #AAD2A2
This page shows the hex color code for color #aad2a2 (#AAD2A2). The colour is a green tone with 35% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AAD2A2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AAD2A2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AAD2A2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 and saturation at 35%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 110 to 155 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 110 with its complement at 290 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AAD2A2
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 35% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AAD2A2
Design Use Cases for #AAD2A2
Balanced UI Color
At 35% saturation, #AAD2A2 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#AAD2A2 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#AAD2A2 falls in the green range (hue 110). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AAD2A2 (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aad2a2, #caa2d2);
CSS Code for #AAD2A2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #AAD2A2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #AAD2A2 (#AAD2A2)
#AAD2A2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 170 red, 210 green, and 162 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 35% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AAD2A2 is 193/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AAD2A2 against white is 1.69:1 and against black is 12.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CAA2D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AAD2A2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C2D2A2 and #A2D2B2, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AAD2A2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AAD2A2?
- #AAD2A2 is Color #AAD2A2, a green color (colour) with RGB(170, 210, 162), HSL(110, 35%, 73%), and CMYK(19%, 0%, 23%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #AAD2A2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AAD2A2 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AAD2A2?
- The complementary colour is #CAA2D2 (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C2D2A2 and #A2D2B2. The triadic palette adds #A2AAD2 and #D2A2AA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AAD2A2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aad2a2; or rgb(170, 210, 162); or hsl(110, 35%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 35% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.