#A0ABB1 color
The hex color #A0ABB1 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 67.1% green and 69.4% blue (160, 171, 177).
Its hue angle is 201°, with 10% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Crown of Ash (#A1A9A9), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.95:1).
#A0ABB1 color codes
| HEX | #A0ABB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 171, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 67.1%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(201, 10%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(201, 10%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.31, -2.64, -4.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.31, 5.14, 239.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.994, 39.773, 47.314) | |
| Decimal | 10529713 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0ABB1, 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 #A0ABB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0ABB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | 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 #A0ABB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8aab1Protanopia
no red cones#a6a8b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#9cadadTritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0abb1; }
.text { color: #a0abb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0abb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 171 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0abb1, #a0a3b1); }
Similar colors
#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#aab5b8Casper#9ea4a5Statuary#9fa5a5Silent Film#9fafbdLost in Time#979ea1Happy Cement#b0bcc3Stormy#94a2b1Robotic Gods
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A0ABB1?
- #A0ABB1 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Crown of Ash. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0ABB1?
- The RGB value is 160, 171, 177: 160 red, 171 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0ABB1?
- The complementary color is #B1A6A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0ABB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.95:1 and white text 2.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.