#ABC1B6 color
The hex color #ABC1B6 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 75.7% green and 71.4% blue (171, 193, 182).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 15% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.04:1).
#ABC1B6 color codes
| HEX | #ABC1B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 193, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 75.7%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 15%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 11%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.18, -9.63, 3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.18, 10.08, 162.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.306, 50.175, 51.597) | |
| Decimal | 11256246 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABC1B6, 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 #ABC1B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABC1B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | 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 #ABC1B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0beb5Protanopia
no red cones#bcbbb7Deuteranopia
no green cones#a7c1beTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abc1b6; }
.text { color: #abc1b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abc1b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 193 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abc1b6, #abc1c1); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b2beb5Ash Gray#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a5c1c0Wild Life#a9b4a9Alpine Air#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn
Questions
- What color is #ABC1B6?
- #ABC1B6 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABC1B6?
- The RGB value is 171, 193, 182: 171 red, 193 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABC1B6?
- The complementary color is #C1ABB6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABC1B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.