#A7BDA9 color
The hex color #A7BDA9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 74.1% green and 66.3% blue (167, 189, 169).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 14% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.5:1).
#A7BDA9 color codes
| HEX | #A7BDA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 189, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 74.1%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 14%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 12%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.49, -11.36, 7.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.49, 13.66, 146.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.294, 47.475, 44.516) | |
| Decimal | 10993065 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7BDA9, 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 #A7BDA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7BDA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | 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 #A7BDA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb9a8Protanopia
no red cones#bab6aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#a5bcb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7bda9; }
.text { color: #a7bda9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7bda9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 189 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7bda9, #a7bdb4); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#b4c2a2Camping Grounds
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A7BDA9?
- #A7BDA9 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 #A7BDA9?
- The RGB value is 167, 189, 169: 167 red, 189 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7BDA9?
- The complementary color is #BDA7BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7BDA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.5:1 and white text 2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.