#A2BBBA color
The hex color #A2BBBA is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 73.3% green and 72.9% blue (162, 187, 186).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Seafoam Whisper (#A1BDBF), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.35:1).
#A2BBBA color codes
| HEX | #A2BBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 187, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 73.3%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.04, -8.69, -2.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.04, 9, 195.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.531, 46.766, 53.284) | |
| Decimal | 10664890 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2BBBA, 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 #A2BBBA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2BBBA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.35:1 | 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 #A2BBBA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8baProtanopia
no red cones#b3b4baDeuteranopia
no green cones#9bbdbbTritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2bbba; }
.text { color: #a2bbba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2bbba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 187 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2bbba, #a2afbb); }
Similar colors
#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#a5c1c0Wild Life#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#96b3b3Cool#98b2b4Ether#9aafafStormy Bay#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9ab8c2Shallow Sea
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A2BBBA?
- #A2BBBA is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Seafoam Whisper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2BBBA?
- The RGB value is 162, 187, 186: 162 red, 187 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2BBBA?
- The complementary color is #BBA2A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2BBBA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.35:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.