#B0B6A4 color
The hex color #B0B6A4 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 71.4% green and 64.3% blue (176, 182, 164).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 11% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Gargoyle (#ABB39E), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.07:1).
#B0B6A4 color codes
| HEX | #B0B6A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 182, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 71.4%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 11%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 10%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.13, -5.38, 8.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.13, 10.01, 122.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.332, 45.366, 41.694) | |
| Decimal | 11581092 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0B6A4, 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 #B0B6A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0B6A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | 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 #B0B6A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b4a3Protanopia
no red cones#b8b4a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2b4b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0b6a4; }
.text { color: #b0b6a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0b6a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 182 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0b6a4, #a7b6a4); }
Similar colors
#abb39eGargoyle#a6ab9bMoorland#a9b4a9Alpine Air#a8b59eSalvia#b5c0b3Irish Moor#aaad94Quiet Thicket#aaaa99Humble Hippo#aebea6Meadow Morn
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B0B6A4?
- #B0B6A4 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Gargoyle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0B6A4?
- The RGB value is 176, 182, 164: 176 red, 182 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0B6A4?
- The complementary color is #AAA4B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0B6A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.07:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.