#A0A1A2 color
The hex color #A0A1A2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 63.1% green and 63.5% blue (160, 161, 162).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 1% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Shadow of the Colossus (#A3A2A1), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.11:1).
#A0A1A2 color codes
| HEX | #A0A1A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 161, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 63.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 1%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 1%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.19, -0.17, -0.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.19, 0.67, 255.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.763, 35.572, 39.263) | |
| Decimal | 10527138 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0A1A2, 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 #A0A1A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0A1A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | 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 #A0A1A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a1a1a2Protanopia
no red cones#a0a1a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#a0a1a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0a1a2; }
.text { color: #a0a1a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0a1a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 161 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0a1a2, #a0a0a2); }
Similar colors
#a3a2a1Shadow of the Colossus#a6a6a6Quicksilver#a7a7a7Moon Landing#999b9bWalrus#a9a8a9Ultimate Gray#a9a9a9Dark Gray#999999Million Gray#9ea4a5Statuary
Questions
- What color is #A0A1A2?
- #A0A1A2 is a gray, closest to the named color Shadow of the Colossus. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0A1A2?
- The RGB value is 160, 161, 162: 160 red, 161 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0A1A2?
- The complementary color is #A2A1A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0A1A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.11:1 and white text 2.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.