#A2B8B0 color
The hex color #A2B8B0 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 72.2% green and 69% blue (162, 184, 176).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 13% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Ninja Turtle (#94B1A9), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.02:1).
#A2B8B0 color codes
| HEX | #A2B8B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 184, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 72.2%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 13%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 12%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.96, -9.12, 1.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.96, 9.25, 170.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.875, 45.096, 47.669) | |
| Decimal | 10664112 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2B8B0, 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 #A2B8B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2B8B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.02:1 | 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 #A2B8B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b5b0Protanopia
no red cones#b2b2b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#9db8b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2b8b0; }
.text { color: #a2b8b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2b8b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 184 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2b8b0, #a2b5b8); }
Similar colors
#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a5c1c0Wild Life#b2beb5Ash Gray#96b3b3Cool#b2c8bdMisty Morning#9aafafStormy Bay#91b6acTreetop
Questions
- What color is #A2B8B0?
- #A2B8B0 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ninja Turtle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2B8B0?
- The RGB value is 162, 184, 176: 162 red, 184 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2B8B0?
- The complementary color is #B8A2AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2B8B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.02:1 and white text 2.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.