#A3AFAE color
The hex color #A3AFAE is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 68.6% green and 68.2% blue (163, 175, 174).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 7% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Crown of Ash (#A1A9A9), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.3:1).
#A3AFAE color codes
| HEX | #A3AFAE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 175, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 68.6%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 7%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 7%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.53, -4.38, -0.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.53, 4.48, 192.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.073, 41.502, 46.041) | |
| Decimal | 10727342 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3AFAE, 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 #A3AFAE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3AFAE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.3:1 | 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 #A3AFAE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaeaeProtanopia
no red cones#abacaeDeuteranopia
no green cones#a0b0afTritanopia
no blue cones#acacacAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3afae; }
.text { color: #a3afae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3afae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 175 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3afae, #a3aaaf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A3AFAE?
- #A3AFAE is a gray, closest to the named color Crown of Ash. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3AFAE?
- The RGB value is 163, 175, 174: 163 red, 175 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3AFAE?
- The complementary color is #AFA3A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3AFAE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.3:1 and white text 2.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.