#A0B699 color
The hex color #A0B699 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 71.4% green and 60% blue (160, 182, 153).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 17% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.65:1).
#A0B699 color codes
| HEX | #A0B699 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 182, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 71.4%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 17%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 16%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.71, -13.06, 12.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.71, 17.91, 136.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.974, 43.229, 36.527) | |
| Decimal | 10532505 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0B699, 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 #A0B699 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0B699 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | 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 #A0B699 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b197Protanopia
no red cones#b4af9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fb4aeTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0b699; }
.text { color: #a0b699; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0b699; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 182 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0b699, #99b6a1); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #A0B699?
- #A0B699 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0B699?
- The RGB value is 160, 182, 153: 160 red, 182 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0B699?
- The complementary color is #AF99B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0B699?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 and white text 2.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.