#A7BBCA color
The hex color #A7BBCA is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 73.3% green and 79.2% blue (167, 187, 202).
Its hue angle is 206°, with 25% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Rendez-Blue (#ABBED0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.6:1).
#A7BBCA color codes
| HEX | #A7BBCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 187, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 73.3%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 25%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(206, 17%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 7%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.84, -3.68, -9.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.84, 10.53, 249.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.365, 48.019, 62.797) | |
| Decimal | 10992586 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7BBCA, 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 #A7BBCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7BBCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | 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 #A7BBCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5bacbProtanopia
no red cones#b0b6caDeuteranopia
no green cones#9ebfc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7bbca; }
.text { color: #a7bbca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7bbca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 187 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7bbca, #a7a9ca); }
Similar colors
#abbed0Rendez-Blue#b1c6d6Cloudy Valley#9fafbdLost in Time#b0bcc3Stormy#afc9dcLife at Sea#b7c2ccIcebreaker#b4bdc7Stainless Steel#a2c3dbMetal Gear
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A7BBCA?
- #A7BBCA is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Rendez-Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7BBCA?
- The RGB value is 167, 187, 202: 167 red, 187 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7BBCA?
- The complementary color is #CAB6A7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7BBCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.