#B0AFA3 color
The hex color #B0AFA3 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 68.6% green and 63.9% blue (176, 175, 163).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 8% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 7% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Windless Morning (#ABA9A0), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.51:1).
#B0AFA3 color codes
| HEX | #B0AFA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 175, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 68.6%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 8%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 7%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.24, -1.82, 6.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.24, 6.53, 106.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.844, 42.535, 40.754) | |
| Decimal | 11579299 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0AFA3, 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 #B0AFA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0AFA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.51:1 | 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 #B0AFA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1aea2Protanopia
no red cones#b2afa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2adabTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0afa3; }
.text { color: #b0afa3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0afa3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 175 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0afa3, #abb0a3); }
Similar colors
#aba9a0Windless Morning#bab8adZen Pebble#aaaa99Humble Hippo#b8b5adBurnt Letters#b2aca2Greige#b8b1a5Silver Lining#b2b2adSteam Engine#b2b5afMagnetic
Questions
- What color is #B0AFA3?
- #B0AFA3 is a gray, closest to the named color Windless Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0AFA3?
- The RGB value is 176, 175, 163: 176 red, 175 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0AFA3?
- The complementary color is #A3A4B0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0AFA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.51:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.