#AABEA5 color
The hex color #AABEA5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 74.5% green and 64.7% blue (170, 190, 165).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 16% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.62:1).
#AABEA5 color codes
| HEX | #AABEA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 190, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 74.5%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 16%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 13%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 13%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.88, -11.55, 10.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.88, 15.5, 138.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.781, 48.089, 42.671) | |
| Decimal | 11189925 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AABEA5, 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 #AABEA5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AABEA5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.62:1 | 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 #AABEA5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0baa4Protanopia
no red cones#bcb8a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#a9bcb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aabea5; }
.text { color: #aabea5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aabea5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 190 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aabea5, #a5bead); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #AABEA5?
- #AABEA5 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 #AABEA5?
- The RGB value is 170, 190, 165: 170 red, 190 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AABEA5?
- The complementary color is #B9A5BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AABEA5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.62:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.