#A4BAA3 color
The hex color #A4BAA3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 72.9% green and 63.9% blue (164, 186, 163).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 14% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.13:1).
#A4BAA3 color codes
| HEX | #A4BAA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 186, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 72.9%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 14%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 12%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 12%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.32, -11.94, 9.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.32, 15.04, 142.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.478, 45.654, 41.375) | |
| Decimal | 10795683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4BAA3, 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 #A4BAA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4BAA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | 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 #A4BAA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb6a2Protanopia
no red cones#b7b3a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2b8b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4baa3; }
.text { color: #a4baa3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4baa3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 186 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4baa3, #a3baad); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9ead92Rooftop Garden#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#abb39eGargoyle#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A4BAA3?
- #A4BAA3 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 #A4BAA3?
- The RGB value is 164, 186, 163: 164 red, 186 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4BAA3?
- The complementary color is #B9A3BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4BAA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.13:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.