#A2AA7A color
The hex color #A2AA7A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 66.7% green and 47.8% blue (162, 170, 122).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 22% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Estragon (#A5AF76), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#A2AA7A color codes
| HEX | #A2AA7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 170, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 66.7%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 22%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 28%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 28%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.9, -10.97, 23.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.9, 26.27, 114.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.788, 37.836, 23.984) | |
| Decimal | 10660474 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2AA7A, 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 #A2AA7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2AA7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | 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 #A2AA7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1a577Protanopia
no red cones#b0a67cDeuteranopia
no green cones#a7a59dTritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2aa7a; }
.text { color: #a2aa7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2aa7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 170 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2aa7a, #8aaa7a); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #A2AA7A?
- #A2AA7A is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Estragon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2AA7A?
- The RGB value is 162, 170, 122: 162 red, 170 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2AA7A?
- The complementary color is #827AAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2AA7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.57:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.