#A1BBAE color
The hex color #A1BBAE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 73.3% green and 68.2% blue (161, 187, 174).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.23:1).
#A1BBAE color codes
| HEX | #A1BBAE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 187, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 73.3%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 14%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 7%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.66, -11.43, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.66, 11.98, 162.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.106, 46.173, 46.835) | |
| Decimal | 10599342 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1BBAE, 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 #A1BBAE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1BBAE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.23:1 | 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 #A1BBAE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab7adProtanopia
no red cones#b5b4afDeuteranopia
no green cones#9cbbb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1bbae; }
.text { color: #a1bbae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1bbae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 187 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1bbae, #a1bbbb); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#91b6acTreetop#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#a9b4a9Alpine Air#8ebaa6Lichen
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A1BBAE?
- #A1BBAE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1BBAE?
- The RGB value is 161, 187, 174: 161 red, 187 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1BBAE?
- The complementary color is #BBA1AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1BBAE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.23:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.