#A2AA9B color
The hex color #A2AA9B is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 66.7% green and 60.8% blue (162, 170, 155).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 8% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Moorland (#A6AB9B), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.76:1).
#A2AA9B color codes
| HEX | #A2AA9B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 170, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 66.7%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 8%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 9%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 9%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.6, -5.64, 6.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.6, 8.8, 129.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.19, 38.797, 36.639) | |
| Decimal | 10660507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2AA9B, 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 #A2AA9B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2AA9B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | 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 #A2AA9B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aca89aProtanopia
no red cones#aaa79cDeuteranopia
no green cones#a3a9a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2aa9b; }
.text { color: #a2aa9b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2aa9b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 170 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2aa9b, #9baa9b); }
Similar colors
#a6ab9bMoorland#abb39eGargoyle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#aaaa99Humble Hippo#aaad94Quiet Thicket#a8b59eSalvia#9ca389Edamame#a9afaaPigeon
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A2AA9B?
- #A2AA9B is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Moorland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2AA9B?
- The RGB value is 162, 170, 155: 162 red, 170 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2AA9B?
- The complementary color is #A39BAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2AA9B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.76:1 and white text 2.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.