#ABB3A4 color
The hex color #ABB3A4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 70.2% green and 64.3% blue (171, 179, 164).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 9% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Alpine Air (#A9B4A9), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.72:1).
#ABB3A4 color codes
| HEX | #ABB3A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 179, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 70.2%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 9%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 8%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.95, -5.59, 6.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.95, 8.72, 129.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.614, 43.578, 41.439) | |
| Decimal | 11252644 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABB3A4, 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 #ABB3A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABB3A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | 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 #ABB3A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b1a3Protanopia
no red cones#b3b0a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#acb2afTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abb3a4; }
.text { color: #abb3a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abb3a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 179 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abb3a4, #a4b3a5); }
Similar colors
#a9b4a9Alpine Air#abb39eGargoyle#a6ab9bMoorland#a8b59eSalvia#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray#aaaa99Humble Hippo#aaad94Quiet Thicket
Questions
- What color is #ABB3A4?
- #ABB3A4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Alpine Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABB3A4?
- The RGB value is 171, 179, 164: 171 red, 179 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABB3A4?
- The complementary color is #ACA4B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABB3A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.72:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.