#AAB69F color
The hex color #AAB69F is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 71.4% green and 62.4% blue (170, 182, 159).
Its hue angle is 91°, with 14% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Salvia (#A8B59E), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.9:1).
#AAB69F color codes
| HEX | #AAB69F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 182, 159) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 71.4%, 62.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(91, 14%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(91, 13%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.56, -8.42, 10.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.56, 13.3, 129.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.563, 44.505, 39.3) | |
| Decimal | 11187871 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAB69F, 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 #AAB69F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAB69F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | 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 #AAB69F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b39eProtanopia
no red cones#b7b2a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#abb4afTritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aab69f; }
.text { color: #aab69f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aab69f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 182 159 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aab69f, #9fb6a0); }
Similar colors
#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#aebea6Meadow Morn#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9db4a0Copper Patina#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#aaad94Quiet Thicket#a6ab9bMoorland
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #AAB69F?
- #AAB69F is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Salvia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAB69F?
- The RGB value is 170, 182, 159: 170 red, 182 green and 159 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAB69F?
- The complementary color is #AB9FB6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAB69F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.9:1 and white text 2.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.