#A8BBA6 color
The hex color #A8BBA6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.9% red, 73.3% green and 65.1% blue (168, 187, 166).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 13% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.32:1).
#A8BBA6 color codes
| HEX | #A8BBA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 187, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.9%, 73.3%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 13%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 11%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 11%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.94, -10.52, 8.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.94, 13.48, 141.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.8, 46.618, 42.918) | |
| Decimal | 11058086 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A8BBA6, 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 #A8BBA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A8BBA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.32:1 | 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 #A8BBA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcb7a5Protanopia
no red cones#b9b5a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#a7bab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a8bba6; }
.text { color: #a8bba6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a8bba6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(168 187 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a8bba6, #a6bbaf); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bccab3Bok Choy#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A8BBA6?
- #A8BBA6 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 #A8BBA6?
- The RGB value is 168, 187, 166: 168 red, 187 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A8BBA6?
- The complementary color is #B9A6BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A8BBA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.32:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.