#A1ADB2 color
The hex color #A1ADB2 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 67.8% green and 69.8% blue (161, 173, 178).
Its hue angle is 198°, with 10% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Casper (#AAB5B8), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.14:1).
#A1ADB2 color codes
| HEX | #A1ADB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 173, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 67.8%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 10%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(198, 10%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.95, -3.18, -4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.95, 5.11, 231.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.676, 40.678, 47.978) | |
| Decimal | 10595762 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1ADB2, 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 #A1ADB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1ADB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | 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 #A1ADB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaacb2Protanopia
no red cones#a8aab2Deuteranopia
no green cones#9dafaeTritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1adb2; }
.text { color: #a1adb2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1adb2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 173 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1adb2, #a1a5b2); }
Similar colors
#aab5b8Casper#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#9ea4a5Statuary#9fa5a5Silent Film#9fafbdLost in Time#b0bcc3Stormy#979ea1Happy Cement#9aafafStormy Bay
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A1ADB2?
- #A1ADB2 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Casper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1ADB2?
- The RGB value is 161, 173, 178: 161 red, 173 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1ADB2?
- The complementary color is #B2A6A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1ADB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.14:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.