#A098A3 color
The hex color #A098A3 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 59.6% green and 63.9% blue (160, 152, 163).
Its hue angle is 284°, with 6% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Light (#9B959C), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.51:1).
#A098A3 color codes
| HEX | #A098A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 152, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 59.6%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(284, 6%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(284, 7%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.81, 5.02, -4.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.81, 6.87, 316.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.335, 32.575, 39.227) | |
| Decimal | 10524835 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A098A3, 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 #A098A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A098A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.51:1 | 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 #A098A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979aa4Protanopia
no red cones#989ba3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a0999bTritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a098a3; }
.text { color: #a098a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a098a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 152 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a098a3, #a398a1); }
Similar colors
#9b959cLunar Light#9998a7Lavender Ash#a3999cWalkway#a2919bNirvana#9999aaMachinery#9596a4Too Big to Whale#9698a3Dark Ages#979ba8Dusky Mood
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #A098A3?
- #A098A3 is a gray, closest to the named color Lunar Light. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A098A3?
- The RGB value is 160, 152, 163: 160 red, 152 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A098A3?
- The complementary color is #9BA398, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A098A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.51:1 and white text 2.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.