#A3A091 color
The hex color #A3A091 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 62.7% green and 56.9% blue (163, 160, 145).
Its hue angle is 50°, with 9% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 11% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Concrete Jungle (#999988), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.99:1).
#A3A091 color codes
| HEX | #A3A091 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 160, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 62.7%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 9%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(50, 11%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.73, -1.62, 8.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.73, 8.36, 101.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.785, 34.973, 31.806) | |
| Decimal | 10723473 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3A091, 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 #A3A091 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3A091 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.99:1 | 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 #A3A091 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39f90Protanopia
no red cones#a4a091Deuteranopia
no green cones#a69e9cTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3a091; }
.text { color: #a3a091; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3a091; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 160 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3a091, #9da391); }
Similar colors
#999988Concrete Jungle#a19986Nomad#aaaa99Humble Hippo#9f9b84Knock on Wood#aca28fSage the Day#afa696Forgotten Sandstone#aba9a0Windless Morning#999a86Lemongrass
Closest common color name: Greige.
Questions
- What color is #A3A091?
- #A3A091 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Concrete Jungle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3A091?
- The RGB value is 163, 160, 145: 163 red, 160 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3A091?
- The complementary color is #9194A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3A091?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.99:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.