#84A6A4 color
The hex color #84A6A4 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.8% red, 65.1% green and 64.3% blue (132, 166, 164).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 16% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Harbour Mist (#88AAAA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.97:1).
#84A6A4 color codes
| HEX | #84A6A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(132, 166, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.8%, 65.1%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 16%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 20%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 1%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.64, -12.02, -2.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.64, 12.34, 193.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.851, 34.857, 40.27) | |
| Decimal | 8693412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #84A6A4, 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 #84A6A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #84A6A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | 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 #84A6A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2a2a4Protanopia
no red cones#9b9da4Deuteranopia
no green cones#7aa8a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #84a6a4; }
.text { color: #84a6a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #84a6a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(132 166 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #84a6a4, #8497a6); }
Similar colors
#88aaaaHarbour Mist#829f96Japanese Bonsai#84a9b0Stormy Waters#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#96b3b3Cool#8bb6b8Summit#98b2b4Ether#9aafafStormy Bay
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #84A6A4?
- #84A6A4 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Harbour Mist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #84A6A4?
- The RGB value is 132, 166, 164: 132 red, 166 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #84A6A4?
- The complementary color is #A68486, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #84A6A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.97:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.