#A8BFB4 color
The hex color #A8BFB4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.9% red, 74.9% green and 70.6% blue (168, 191, 180).
Its hue angle is 151°, 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 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.78:1).
#A8BFB4 color codes
| HEX | #A8BFB4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 191, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.9%, 74.9%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 15%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 12%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.38, -9.98, 2.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.38, 10.4, 163.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.016, 48.881, 50.34) | |
| Decimal | 11059124 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A8BFB4, 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 #A8BFB4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A8BFB4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | 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 #A8BFB4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebbb3Protanopia
no red cones#bab8b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#a4bfbcTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a8bfb4; }
.text { color: #a8bfb4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a8bfb4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(168 191 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a8bfb4, #a8bebf); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b2beb5Ash Gray#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a5c1c0Wild Life#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#9db4a0Copper Patina#a9b4a9Alpine Air#91b6acTreetop
Questions
- What color is #A8BFB4?
- #A8BFB4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A8BFB4?
- The RGB value is 168, 191, 180: 168 red, 191 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A8BFB4?
- The complementary color is #BFA8B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A8BFB4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.78:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.