Shadow of the Colossus color: hex code #A3A2A1
Shadow of the Colossus has the hex code #A3A2A1. It is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 63.5% green and 63.1% blue (163, 162, 161).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 1% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 1% yellow and 36% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.24:1).
Shadow of the Colossus (#A3A2A1) color codes
| HEX | #A3A2A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 162, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 63.5%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 1%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 1%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.67, 0.17, 0.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.67, 0.67, 75.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.457, 36.2, 38.883) | |
| Decimal | 10724001 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Shadow of the Colossus, 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 #A3A2A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3A2A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | 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 #A3A2A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2a2a1Protanopia
no red cones#a3a2a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3a2a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3a2a1; }
.text { color: #a3a2a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3a2a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 162 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3a2a1, #a3a3a1); }Similar colors
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See #A3A2A1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A3A2A1?
- #A3A2A1 is a gray known as Shadow of the Colossus. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Shadow of the Colossus?
- The RGB value is 163, 162, 161: 163 red, 162 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Shadow of the Colossus?
- The complementary color is #A1A2A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3A2A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.24:1 and white text 2.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.