#A1AB90 color
The hex color #A1AB90 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 67.1% green and 56.5% blue (161, 171, 144).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 14% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Rooftop Garden (#9EAD92), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.74:1).
#A1AB90 color codes
| HEX | #A1AB90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 171, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 67.1%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 14%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 16%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 16%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.55, -8.46, 12.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.55, 15.29, 123.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.294, 38.716, 32.046) | |
| Decimal | 10595216 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1AB90, 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 #A1AB90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1AB90 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | 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 #A1AB90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aea78eProtanopia
no red cones#ada791Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3a8a3Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1ab90; }
.text { color: #a1ab90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1ab90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 171 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1ab90, #93ab90); }
Similar colors
#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9ca389Edamame#aaad94Quiet Thicket#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#969e86Herbalist#9a9e80Fennelly#9caf88Sage Green
Questions
- What color is #A1AB90?
- #A1AB90 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Rooftop Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1AB90?
- The RGB value is 161, 171, 144: 161 red, 171 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1AB90?
- The complementary color is #9A90AB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1AB90?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.74:1 and white text 2.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.