#ABC1B0 color
The hex color #ABC1B0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 75.7% green and 69% blue (171, 193, 176).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 15% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
#ABC1B0 color codes
| HEX | #ABC1B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 193, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 75.7%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 15%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 11%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.03, -10.76, 6.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.03, 12.34, 150.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.699, 49.932, 48.401) | |
| Decimal | 11256240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABC1B0, 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 #ABC1B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABC1B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | 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 #ABC1B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bdafProtanopia
no red cones#bdbab1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8c0bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abc1b0; }
.text { color: #abc1b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abc1b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 193 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abc1b0, #abc1bb); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bccab3Bok Choy#a8b59eSalvia
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ABC1B0?
- #ABC1B0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABC1B0?
- The RGB value is 171, 193, 176: 171 red, 193 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABC1B0?
- The complementary color is #C1ABBC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABC1B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.