#AAA1A2 color
The hex color #AAA1A2 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 63.1% green and 63.5% blue (170, 161, 162).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 5% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 5% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Walkway (#A3999C), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.33:1).
#AAA1A2 color codes
| HEX | #AAA1A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 161, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 63.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 5%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 5%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.01, 3.44, 0.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.01, 3.5, 10.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.843, 36.645, 39.36) | |
| Decimal | 11182498 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAA1A2, 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 #AAA1A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAA1A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | 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 #AAA1A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2a2a2Protanopia
no red cones#a4a4a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#aca0a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aaa1a2; }
.text { color: #aaa1a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aaa1a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 161 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aaa1a2, #aaa5a1); }
Similar colors
#a3999cWalkway#b5acabRose Ashes#baaaaaGray Sheep#a9a8a9Ultimate Gray#b7a8a3Martini#b3a9a3Muted Mauve#a3a2a1Shadow of the Colossus#a6a6a6Quicksilver
Closest common color name: Dark Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AAA1A2?
- #AAA1A2 is a gray, closest to the named color Walkway. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAA1A2?
- The RGB value is 170, 161, 162: 170 red, 161 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAA1A2?
- The complementary color is #A1AAA9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAA1A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.33:1 and white text 2.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.