#A7919B color
The hex color #A7919B is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 56.9% green and 60.8% blue (167, 145, 155).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 11% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 7% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Nirvana (#A2919B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.17:1).
#A7919B color codes
| HEX | #A7919B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 145, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 56.9%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 11%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 13%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 7%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.37, 9.97, -2.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.37, 10.22, 347.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.978, 30.833, 35.271) | |
| Decimal | 10981787 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7919B, 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 #A7919B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7919B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | 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 #A7919B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#93959bProtanopia
no red cones#97989aDeuteranopia
no green cones#ab9194Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7919b; }
.text { color: #a7919b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7919b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 145 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7919b, #a79291); }
Similar colors
#a2919bNirvana#948593Femme Fatale#a99593Sphinx#bb99aaClassy Mauve#b7a5adFoggy Plum#a3999cWalkway#a99592Cortex#b39eb5Pastel Purple
Questions
- What color is #A7919B?
- #A7919B is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Nirvana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7919B?
- The RGB value is 167, 145, 155: 167 red, 145 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7919B?
- The complementary color is #91A79D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7919B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.17:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.