#A7BEB2 color
The hex color #A7BEB2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 74.5% green and 69.8% blue (167, 190, 178).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 15% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.65:1).
#A7BEB2 color codes
| HEX | #A7BEB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 190, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 74.5%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 15%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 12%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.99, -10.19, 3.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.99, 10.74, 161.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.384, 48.256, 49.192) | |
| Decimal | 10993330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7BEB2, 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 #A7BEB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7BEB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.65:1 | 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 #A7BEB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdbab1Protanopia
no red cones#b9b7b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3bebaTritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7beb2; }
.text { color: #a7beb2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7beb2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 190 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7beb2, #a7bebd); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b2beb5Ash Gray#9db4a0Copper Patina#b5c0b3Irish Moor#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#acc9b2Gum Leaf#91b6acTreetop
Questions
- What color is #A7BEB2?
- #A7BEB2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7BEB2?
- The RGB value is 167, 190, 178: 167 red, 190 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7BEB2?
- The complementary color is #BEA7B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7BEB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.65:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.