#A6BA9B color
The hex color #A6BA9B is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 72.9% green and 60.8% blue (166, 186, 155).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 18% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.12:1).
#A6BA9B color codes
| HEX | #A6BA9B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 186, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 72.9%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 18%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 17%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 17%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.28, -12.64, 13.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.28, 18.45, 133.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.2, 45.591, 37.739) | |
| Decimal | 10926747 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A6BA9B, 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 #A6BA9B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A6BA9B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | 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 #A6BA9B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb599Protanopia
no red cones#b9b39cDeuteranopia
no green cones#a6b7b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a6ba9b; }
.text { color: #a6ba9b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a6ba9b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 186 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a6ba9b, #9bba9f); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #A6BA9B?
- #A6BA9B is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A6BA9B?
- The RGB value is 166, 186, 155: 166 red, 186 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A6BA9B?
- The complementary color is #AF9BBA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A6BA9B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.12:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.