#A1BDA5 color
The hex color #A1BDA5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 74.1% green and 64.7% blue (161, 189, 165).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 18% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.34:1).
#A1BDA5 color codes
| HEX | #A1BDA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 189, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 74.1%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 18%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 15%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 13%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.99, -14.18, 8.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.99, 16.78, 147.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.686, 46.688, 42.511) | |
| Decimal | 10599845 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1BDA5, 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 #A1BDA5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1BDA5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.34:1 | 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 #A1BDA5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb8a4Protanopia
no red cones#b9b5a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ebcb6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1bda5; }
.text { color: #a1bda5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1bda5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 189 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1bda5, #a1bdb3); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#8ebaa6Lichen#a8b59eSalvia#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a7cca4Limestoned
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A1BDA5?
- #A1BDA5 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 #A1BDA5?
- The RGB value is 161, 189, 165: 161 red, 189 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1BDA5?
- The complementary color is #BDA1B9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1BDA5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.34:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.