#ABBBBA color
The hex color #ABBBBA is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 73.3% green and 72.9% blue (171, 187, 186).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 11% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Seafoam Slate (#A6BCBE), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.55:1).
#ABBBBA color codes
| HEX | #ABBBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 187, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 73.3%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 11%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 9%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.66, -5.69, -1.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.66, 5.85, 193.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.426, 47.743, 53.372) | |
| Decimal | 11254714 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABBBBA, 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 #ABBBBA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABBBBA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.55:1 | 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 #ABBBBA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b9baProtanopia
no red cones#b6b7baDeuteranopia
no green cones#a7bcbbTritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abbbba; }
.text { color: #abbbba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abbbba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 187 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abbbba, #abb4bb); }
Similar colors
#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#b7c5c6Trade Winds#aab5b8Casper#a1bdbfSeafoam Whisper#9aafafStormy Bay#b2beb5Ash Gray#a5c1c0Wild Life#98b2b4Ether
Questions
- What color is #ABBBBA?
- #ABBBBA is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Seafoam Slate. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABBBBA?
- The RGB value is 171, 187, 186: 171 red, 187 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABBBBA?
- The complementary color is #BBABAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABBBBA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.55:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.