#A2BBA4 color
The hex color #A2BBA4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 73.3% green and 64.3% blue (162, 187, 164).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.18:1).
#A2BBA4 color codes
| HEX | #A2BBA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 187, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 73.3%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.48, -12.98, 8.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.48, 15.69, 145.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.37, 45.902, 41.9) | |
| Decimal | 10664868 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2BBA4, 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 #A2BBA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2BBA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | 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 #A2BBA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcb6a3Protanopia
no red cones#b7b3a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#a0bab4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2bba4; }
.text { color: #a2bba4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2bba4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 187 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2bba4, #a2bbb1); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#9ead92Rooftop Garden#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#8ebaa6Lichen#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A2BBA4?
- #A2BBA4 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 #A2BBA4?
- The RGB value is 162, 187, 164: 162 red, 187 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2BBA4?
- The complementary color is #BBA2B9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2BBA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.18:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.