#AEBBA3 color
The hex color #AEBBA3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 73.3% green and 63.9% blue (174, 187, 163).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 15% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.44:1).
#AEBBA3 color codes
| HEX | #AEBBA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 187, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 73.3%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 15%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.31, -8.91, 10.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.31, 13.88, 129.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.836, 47.183, 41.547) | |
| Decimal | 11451299 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEBBA3, 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 #AEBBA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEBBA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | 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 #AEBBA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb7a2Protanopia
no red cones#bbb6a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#afb9b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aebba3; }
.text { color: #aebba3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aebba3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 187 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aebba3, #a3bba4); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#abb39eGargoyle#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bccab3Bok Choy#9ead92Rooftop Garden#9db4a0Copper Patina#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AEBBA3?
- #AEBBA3 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 #AEBBA3?
- The RGB value is 174, 187, 163: 174 red, 187 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEBBA3?
- The complementary color is #B0A3BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEBBA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.44:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.