#A4BBAC color
The hex color #A4BBAC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 73.3% green and 67.5% blue (164, 187, 172).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 14% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.28:1).
#A4BBAC color codes
| HEX | #A4BBAC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 187, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 73.3%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 14%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 12%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.81, -10.79, 4.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.81, 11.87, 155.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.525, 46.411, 45.845) | |
| Decimal | 10795948 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4BBAC, 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 #A4BBAC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4BBAC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.28:1 | 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 #A4BBAC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb7abProtanopia
no red cones#b6b4adDeuteranopia
no green cones#a1bbb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4bbac; }
.text { color: #a4bbac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4bbac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 187 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4bbac, #a4bbb7); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#b2c8bdMisty Morning#aebea6Meadow Morn#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#a9b4a9Alpine Air#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A4BBAC?
- #A4BBAC is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4BBAC?
- The RGB value is 164, 187, 172: 164 red, 187 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4BBAC?
- The complementary color is #BBA4B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4BBAC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.28:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.