#ABB5A4 color
The hex color #ABB5A4 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 71% green and 64.3% blue (171, 181, 164).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 10% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Gargoyle (#ABB39E), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.88:1).
#ABB5A4 color codes
| HEX | #ABB5A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 181, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 71%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 10%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 9%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.49, -6.65, 7.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.49, 10, 131.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.018, 44.386, 41.574) | |
| Decimal | 11253156 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABB5A4, 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 #ABB5A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABB5A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.88:1 | 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 #ABB5A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b2a3Protanopia
no red cones#b5b1a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#abb3b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abb5a4; }
.text { color: #abb5a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abb5a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 181 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abb5a4, #a4b5a6); }
Similar colors
#abb39eGargoyle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a8b59eSalvia#a6ab9bMoorland#b5c0b3Irish Moor#aebea6Meadow Morn#b2beb5Ash Gray#aaad94Quiet Thicket
Questions
- What color is #ABB5A4?
- #ABB5A4 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gargoyle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABB5A4?
- The RGB value is 171, 181, 164: 171 red, 181 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABB5A4?
- The complementary color is #AEA4B5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABB5A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.88:1 and white text 2.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.