#A7CAB2 color
The hex color #A7CAB2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 79.2% green and 69.8% blue (167, 202, 178).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 25% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.73:1).
#A7CAB2 color codes
| HEX | #A7CAB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 202, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 79.2%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 25%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 17%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 12%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.27, -16.37, 8.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.27, 18.28, 153.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.091, 53.67, 50.094) | |
| Decimal | 10996402 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7CAB2, 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 #A7CAB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7CAB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.73:1 | 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 #A7CAB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac4b1Protanopia
no red cones#c3c0b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2c9c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7cab2; }
.text { color: #a7cab2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7cab2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 202 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7cab2, #a7cac3); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#98cbbaMint Twist#a7cca4Limestoned#8ebaa6Lichen#bde1c4Mother Nature#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #A7CAB2?
- #A7CAB2 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 #A7CAB2?
- The RGB value is 167, 202, 178: 167 red, 202 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7CAB2?
- The complementary color is #CAA7BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7CAB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.73:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.