#AEAFA4 color
The hex color #AEAFA4 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 68.6% green and 64.3% blue (174, 175, 164).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 6% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Windless Morning (#ABA9A0), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.47:1).
#AEAFA4 color codes
| HEX | #AEAFA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 175, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 68.6%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 6%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 6%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.1, -2.37, 5.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.1, 6, 113.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.485, 42.339, 41.207) | |
| Decimal | 11448228 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEAFA4, 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 #AEAFA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEAFA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | 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 #AEAFA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1aea3Protanopia
no red cones#b1aea4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0aeacTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aeafa4; }
.text { color: #aeafa4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aeafa4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 175 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aeafa4, #a9afa4); }
Similar colors
#aba9a0Windless Morning#b2b5afMagnetic#aaaa99Humble Hippo#bab8adZen Pebble#b2b2adSteam Engine#a9afaaPigeon#a6ab9bMoorland#b8b5adBurnt Letters
Closest common color name: Greige.
Questions
- What color is #AEAFA4?
- #AEAFA4 is a gray, closest to the named color Windless Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEAFA4?
- The RGB value is 174, 175, 164: 174 red, 175 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEAFA4?
- The complementary color is #A5A4AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEAFA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.47:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.