Green Balsam Color – #a0ac9e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Balsam fir, Abies balsamea, is the classic Christmas tree of Canada and New England, and Green Balsam is the grey-sage of its needles’ silvery undersides. The #a0ac9e swatch is soft and muted, closer to a dried wreath than a fresh branch.

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Green Balsam Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Green Balsam:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a0ac9e |
| RGB | rgb(160,172,158) |
| HSL | hsl(111,7.8%,64.7%) |
| CMYK | 7, 0, 8, 33 |
| HSV | 111, 8, 67 |
| RGB % | 63, 67, 62 |
| XYZ | 35.4, 39.4, 38.1 |
| LAB | 69.1, -6.9, 5.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 8.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Balsam Green
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Green Balsam
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Winter Balsam
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Himalayan Balsam
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Balsam Pear
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