#ABB6A0 color
The hex color #ABB6A0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 71.4% green and 62.7% blue (171, 182, 160).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 13% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Salvia (#A8B59E), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.93:1).
#ABB6A0 color codes
| HEX | #ABB6A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 182, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 71.4%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 13%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 12%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 12%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.66, -7.89, 9.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.66, 12.66, 128.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.867, 44.652, 39.769) | |
| Decimal | 11253408 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABB6A0, 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 #ABB6A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABB6A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.93:1 | 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 #ABB6A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b39fProtanopia
no red cones#b7b2a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#acb4b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abb6a0; }
.text { color: #abb6a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abb6a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 182 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abb6a0, #a0b6a0); }
Similar colors
#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#aebea6Meadow Morn#9ead92Rooftop Garden#aaad94Quiet Thicket#a6ab9bMoorland#a9b4a9Alpine Air#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ABB6A0?
- #ABB6A0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Salvia. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABB6A0?
- The RGB value is 171, 182, 160: 171 red, 182 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABB6A0?
- The complementary color is #ABA0B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABB6A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.93:1 and white text 2.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.