#A7C3AA color
The hex color #A7C3AA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 76.5% green and 66.7% blue (167, 195, 170).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 19% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.03:1).
#A7C3AA color codes
| HEX | #A7C3AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 195, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 76.5%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 19%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 14%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 13%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.16, -14.28, 9.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.16, 17.11, 146.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.706, 50.147, 45.452) | |
| Decimal | 10994602 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7C3AA, 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 #A7C3AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7C3AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.03:1 | 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 #A7C3AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4bea9Protanopia
no red cones#bfbbabDeuteranopia
no green cones#a4c2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7c3aa; }
.text { color: #a7c3aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7c3aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 195 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7c3aa, #a7c3b8); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a7cca4Limestoned#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #A7C3AA?
- #A7C3AA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7C3AA?
- The RGB value is 167, 195, 170: 167 red, 195 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7C3AA?
- The complementary color is #C3A7C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7C3AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.03:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.