#A4BFA6 color
The hex color #A4BFA6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 74.9% green and 65.1% blue (164, 191, 166).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 17% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.58:1).
#A4BFA6 color codes
| HEX | #A4BFA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 191, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 74.9%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 17%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 14%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 13%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.77, -13.99, 9.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.77, 16.95, 145.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.822, 47.907, 43.165) | |
| Decimal | 10796966 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4BFA6, 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 #A4BFA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4BFA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | 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 #A4BFA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0baa5Protanopia
no red cones#bbb7a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1beb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4bfa6; }
.text { color: #a4bfa6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4bfa6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 191 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4bfa6, #a4bfb3); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a8b59eSalvia#8ebaa6Lichen#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a7cca4Limestoned
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A4BFA6?
- #A4BFA6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4BFA6?
- The RGB value is 164, 191, 166: 164 red, 191 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4BFA6?
- The complementary color is #BFA4BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4BFA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.58:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.