#A7A49A color
The hex color #A7A49A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 64.3% green and 60.4% blue (167, 164, 154).
Its hue angle is 46°, with 7% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Windless Morning (#ABA9A0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.42:1).
#A7A49A color codes
| HEX | #A7A49A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 164, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 64.3%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 7%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(46, 8%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.35, -0.74, 5.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.35, 5.62, 97.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.044, 37.1, 35.88) | |
| Decimal | 10986650 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7A49A, 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 #A7A49A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7A49A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.42:1 | 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 #A7A49A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a399Protanopia
no red cones#a7a49aDeuteranopia
no green cones#a9a2a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a4a4a4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7a49a; }
.text { color: #a7a49a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7a49a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 164 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7a49a, #a3a79a); }
Similar colors
#aba9a0Windless Morning#b2aca2Greige#a0a09cGateway Gray#afa696Forgotten Sandstone#acaaa7Cathedral#aaaa99Humble Hippo#b3ada7Dove#b5ab9cDesert Dune
Questions
- What color is #A7A49A?
- #A7A49A is a gray, closest to the named color Windless Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7A49A?
- The RGB value is 167, 164, 154: 167 red, 164 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7A49A?
- The complementary color is #9A9DA7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7A49A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.42:1 and white text 2.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.