#AAB7D2 color
The hex color #AAB7D2 is a light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 71.8% green and 82.4% blue (170, 183, 210).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 31% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Over the Moon (#ABB8D5), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.41:1).
#AAB7D2 color codes
| HEX | #AAB7D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 183, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 71.8%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 31%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 19%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 13%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.23, 1.18, -15.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.23, 15.15, 274.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.141, 47.065, 67.666) | |
| Decimal | 11188178 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AAB7D2, 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 #AAB7D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AAB7D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | 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 #AAB7D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afb9d3Protanopia
no red cones#abb5d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a0bcc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aab7d2; }
.text { color: #aab7d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aab7d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 183 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aab7d2, #b1aad2); }
Similar colors
#abb8d5Over the Moon#aebbd0Sailor Boy#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#afbed4Supremely Cool#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#b7bdd1Violet Vision#b8bfdcStardust Evening#a3bbdcSail Into the Horizon
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #AAB7D2?
- #AAB7D2 is a light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Over the Moon. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AAB7D2?
- The RGB value is 170, 183, 210: 170 red, 183 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AAB7D2?
- The complementary color is #D2C5AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AAB7D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.41:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.