#A0AEA2 color
The hex color #A0AEA2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 68.2% green and 63.5% blue (160, 174, 162).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 8% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Alpine Air (#A9B4A9), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.07:1).
#A0AEA2 color codes
| HEX | #A0AEA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 174, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 68.2%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 8%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 8%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 7%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.72, -7.21, 4.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.72, 8.49, 148.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.154, 40.354, 40.06) | |
| Decimal | 10530466 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0AEA2, 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 #A0AEA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0AEA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.07:1 | 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 #A0AEA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aeaba1Protanopia
no red cones#acaaa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#9eadaaTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0aea2; }
.text { color: #a0aea2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0aea2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 174 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0aea2, #a0aea9); }
Similar colors
#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a6ab9bMoorland#abb39eGargoyle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#b2beb5Ash Gray#a9afaaPigeon#94b1a9Ninja Turtle
Questions
- What color is #A0AEA2?
- #A0AEA2 is a gray, closest to the named color Alpine Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0AEA2?
- The RGB value is 160, 174, 162: 160 red, 174 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0AEA2?
- The complementary color is #AEA0AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0AEA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.07:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.