#A4B1A3 color
The hex color #A4B1A3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 69.4% green and 63.9% blue (164, 177, 163).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 8% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Alpine Air (#A9B4A9), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.4:1).
#A4B1A3 color codes
| HEX | #A4B1A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 177, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 69.4%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 8%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 8%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.86, -7.21, 5.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.86, 9.13, 142.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.642, 41.981, 40.763) | |
| Decimal | 10793379 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4B1A3, 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 #A4B1A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4B1A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | 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 #A4B1A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2aea2Protanopia
no red cones#afada4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3b0adTritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4b1a3; }
.text { color: #a4b1a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4b1a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 177 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4b1a3, #a3b1a9); }
Similar colors
#a9b4a9Alpine Air#abb39eGargoyle#a8b59eSalvia#a6ab9bMoorland#9db4a0Copper Patina#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray#aebea6Meadow Morn
Questions
- What color is #A4B1A3?
- #A4B1A3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Alpine Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4B1A3?
- The RGB value is 164, 177, 163: 164 red, 177 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4B1A3?
- The complementary color is #B0A3B1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4B1A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.