#A0A6B0 color
The hex color #A0A6B0 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 65.1% green and 69% blue (160, 166, 176).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 9% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Robotic Gods (#94A2B1), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.58:1).
#A0A6B0 color codes
| HEX | #A0A6B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 166, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 65.1%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 9%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 9%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.93, -0.12, -5.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.93, 5.88, 268.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.968, 37.88, 46.483) | |
| Decimal | 10528432 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0A6B0, 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 #A0A6B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0A6B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.58:1 | 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 #A0A6B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a6b1Protanopia
no red cones#a1a5b0Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ca8a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0a6b0; }
.text { color: #a0a6b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0a6b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 166 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0a6b0, #a2a0b0); }
Similar colors
#94a2b1Robotic Gods#979ba8Dusky Mood#9fafbdLost in Time#9698a3Dark Ages#979ea1Happy Cement#91979fGrisaille#9ea4a5Statuary#a9a8a9Ultimate Gray
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A0A6B0?
- #A0A6B0 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Robotic Gods. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0A6B0?
- The RGB value is 160, 166, 176: 160 red, 166 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0A6B0?
- The complementary color is #B0AAA0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0A6B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.58:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.