#A2BAB7 color
The hex color #A2BAB7 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 72.9% green and 71.8% blue (162, 186, 183).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 15% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Wild Life (#A5C1C0), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.24:1).
#A2BAB7 color codes
| HEX | #A2BAB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 186, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 72.9%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 15%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.69, -8.77, -1.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.69, 8.86, 188.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.004, 46.217, 51.551) | |
| Decimal | 10664631 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2BAB7, 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 #A2BAB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2BAB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.24:1 | 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 #A2BAB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b7b7Protanopia
no red cones#b2b4b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#9cbbb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2bab7; }
.text { color: #a2bab7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2bab7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 186 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2bab7, #a2b1ba); }
Similar colors
#a5c1c0Wild Life#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#9aafafStormy Bay#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#b2c8bdMisty Morning
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A2BAB7?
- #A2BAB7 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Wild Life. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2BAB7?
- The RGB value is 162, 186, 183: 162 red, 186 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2BAB7?
- The complementary color is #BAA2A5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2BAB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.24:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.