Metal Gear color: hex code #A2C3DB
Metal Gear has the hex code #A2C3DB. It is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 76.5% green and 85.9% blue (162, 195, 219).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 44% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.37:1).
Metal Gear (#A2C3DB) color codes
| HEX | #A2C3DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 195, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 76.5%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 44%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 26%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 11%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.18, -5.68, -15.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.18, 16.61, 250.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.198, 51.824, 74.52) | |
| Decimal | 10666971 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Metal Gear, 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 #A2C3DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2C3DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.37:1 | 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 #A2C3DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9c2dcProtanopia
no red cones#b1bcdbDeuteranopia
no green cones#91c9cbTritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2c3db; }
.text { color: #a2c3db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2c3db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 195 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2c3db, #a2a6db); }Similar colors
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See #A2C3DB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A2C3DB?
- #A2C3DB is a light, desaturated azure known as Metal Gear. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Metal Gear?
- The RGB value is 162, 195, 219: 162 red, 195 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Metal Gear?
- The complementary color is #DBBAA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2C3DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.37:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.