#ABC1A7 color
The hex color #ABC1A7 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 75.7% green and 65.5% blue (171, 193, 167).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 17% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.92:1).
#ABC1A7 color codes
| HEX | #ABC1A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 193, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 75.7%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 17%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 13%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 13%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.82, -12.4, 10.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.82, 16.31, 139.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.838, 49.587, 43.866) | |
| Decimal | 11256231 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABC1A7, 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 #ABC1A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABC1A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | 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 #ABC1A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bca6Protanopia
no red cones#bfbaa8Deuteranopia
no green cones#aabfb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abc1a7; }
.text { color: #abc1a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abc1a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 193 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abc1a7, #a7c1b0); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#9db4a0Copper Patina#a8b59eSalvia#a4b88fNorway
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #ABC1A7?
- #ABC1A7 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 #ABC1A7?
- The RGB value is 171, 193, 167: 171 red, 193 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABC1A7?
- The complementary color is #BDA7C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABC1A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.92:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.