#A0BCC2 color
The hex color #A0BCC2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 73.7% green and 76.1% blue (160, 188, 194).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 22% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Seafoam Whisper (#A1BDBF), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.47:1).
#A0BCC2 color codes
| HEX | #A0BCC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 188, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 73.7%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 22%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 18%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 3%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.4, -8.18, -6.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.4, 10.27, 217.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.215, 47.334, 57.941) | |
| Decimal | 10534082 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0BCC2, 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 #A0BCC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0BCC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.47:1 | 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 #A0BCC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7bac2Protanopia
no red cones#b1b5c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#96bfbeTritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0bcc2; }
.text { color: #a0bcc2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0bcc2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 188 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0bcc2, #a0abc2); }
Similar colors
#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#9ab8c2Shallow Sea#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#99c1ccAquatic#98b2b4Ether#a5c1c0Wild Life#a2c2d0Airborne#96b3b3Cool
Closest common color name: Light Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A0BCC2?
- #A0BCC2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Seafoam Whisper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0BCC2?
- The RGB value is 160, 188, 194: 160 red, 188 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0BCC2?
- The complementary color is #C2A6A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0BCC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.47:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.