#ABC3B2 color
The hex color #ABC3B2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 76.5% green and 69.8% blue (171, 195, 178).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 17% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#ABC3B2 color codes
| HEX | #ABC3B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 195, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 76.5%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 17%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.62, -11.43, 5.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.62, 12.82, 153.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.344, 50.902, 49.6) | |
| Decimal | 11256754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABC3B2, 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 #ABC3B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABC3B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | 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 #ABC3B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bfb1Protanopia
no red cones#bebcb3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8c2beTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abc3b2; }
.text { color: #abc3b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abc3b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 195 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abc3b2, #abc3be); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b2c8bdMisty Morning#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b4d5bdFrosted Fir
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ABC3B2?
- #ABC3B2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABC3B2?
- The RGB value is 171, 195, 178: 171 red, 195 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABC3B2?
- The complementary color is #C3ABBC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABC3B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.