#A3BAA8 color
The hex color #A3BAA8 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 72.9% green and 65.9% blue (163, 186, 168).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 14% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.15:1).
#A3BAA8 color codes
| HEX | #A3BAA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 186, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 72.9%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 14%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 12%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 10%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.37, -11.37, 6.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.37, 13.09, 150.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.729, 45.731, 43.772) | |
| Decimal | 10730152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3BAA8, 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 #A3BAA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3BAA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | 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 #A3BAA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab6a7Protanopia
no red cones#b6b3a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#a0b9b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3baa8; }
.text { color: #a3baa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3baa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 186 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3baa8, #a3bab4); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b2c8bdMisty Morning#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A3BAA8?
- #A3BAA8 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 #A3BAA8?
- The RGB value is 163, 186, 168: 163 red, 186 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3BAA8?
- The complementary color is #BAA3B5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3BAA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.15:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.