#84A7AA color
The hex color #84A7AA is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.8% red, 65.5% green and 66.7% blue (132, 167, 170).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 18% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% 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 8.09:1).
#84A7AA color codes
| HEX | #84A7AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(132, 167, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.8%, 65.5%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 18%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 22%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 2%, 0%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.09, -11.21, -5.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.09, 12.48, 206.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.588, 35.444, 43.252) | |
| Decimal | 8693674 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #84A7AA, 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 #84A7AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #84A7AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | 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 #84A7AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2a4aaProtanopia
no red cones#9b9eaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#78aaa8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #84a7aa; }
.text { color: #84a7aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #84a7aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(132 167 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #84a7aa, #8494aa); }
Similar colors
#88aaaaHarbour Mist#84a9b0Stormy Waters#83a9b3Equanimity#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#8bb6b8Summit#83afbcOpen Seas#9aafafStormy Bay
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #84A7AA?
- #84A7AA 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 #84A7AA?
- The RGB value is 132, 167, 170: 132 red, 167 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #84A7AA?
- The complementary color is #AA8784, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #84A7AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.09:1 and white text 2.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.