Gray Sheep color: hex code #BAAAAA
Gray Sheep has the hex code #BAAAAA. It is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 66.7% green and 66.7% blue (186, 170, 170).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 10% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.42:1).
Gray Sheep (#BAAAAA) color codes
| HEX | #BAAAAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 170, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 66.7%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 10%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 9%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.93, 5.76, 2.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.93, 6.13, 19.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.879, 42.091, 43.941) | |
| Decimal | 12233386 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gray Sheep, 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 #BAAAAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAAAAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.42:1 | 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 #BAAAAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adacaaProtanopia
no red cones#b0afaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#bea9aaTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baaaaa; }
.text { color: #baaaaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baaaaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 170 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baaaaa, #bab2aa); }Similar colors
#b7a8a3Martini#b5acabRose Ashes#cab5b2Cold Turkey#baaea8Taupedo#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c4b9b8Nebulous#bdaca3Mushroom#b3a9a3Muted Mauve
See #BAAAAA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BAAAAA?
- #BAAAAA is a light, grayish red known as Gray Sheep. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gray Sheep?
- The RGB value is 186, 170, 170: 186 red, 170 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gray Sheep?
- The complementary color is #AABABA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAAAAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.42:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.