Rendez-Blue color: hex code #ABBED0
Rendez-Blue has the hex code #ABBED0. It is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 74.5% green and 81.6% blue (171, 190, 208).
Its hue angle is 209°, with 28% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.01:1).
Rendez-Blue (#ABBED0) color codes
| HEX | #ABBED0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 190, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 74.5%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(209, 28%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(209, 18%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.09, -2.71, -11.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.09, 11.54, 256.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.59, 50.038, 66.866) | |
| Decimal | 11255504 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Rendez-Blue, 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 #ABBED0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABBED0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | 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 #ABBED0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7bed1Protanopia
no red cones#b3bad0Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2c2c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abbed0; }
.text { color: #abbed0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abbed0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 190 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abbed0, #abacd0); }Similar colors
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See #ABBED0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ABBED0?
- #ABBED0 is a light, desaturated azure known as Rendez-Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Rendez-Blue?
- The RGB value is 171, 190, 208: 171 red, 190 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Rendez-Blue?
- The complementary color is #D0BDAB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABBED0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.