#B7A0AD color
The hex color #B7A0AD is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 62.7% green and 67.8% blue (183, 160, 173).
Its hue angle is 326°, with 14% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 5% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.65:1).
#B7A0AD color codes
| HEX | #B7A0AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 160, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 62.7%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(326, 14%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(326, 13%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 5%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.19, 10.69, -3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.19, 11.29, 341.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.641, 38.227, 44.817) | |
| Decimal | 12034221 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B7A0AD, 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 #B7A0AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B7A0AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | 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 #B7A0AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a1a4aeProtanopia
no red cones#a6a7acDeuteranopia
no green cones#baa0a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b7a0ad; }
.text { color: #b7a0ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b7a0ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 160 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b7a0ad, #b7a0a2); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#b39eb5Pastel Purple#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c19fb3Lily#c1acc3Monet Magic#a2919bNirvana#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#d2adb5Strawberry Latte
Questions
- What color is #B7A0AD?
- #B7A0AD is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B7A0AD?
- The RGB value is 183, 160, 173: 183 red, 160 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B7A0AD?
- The complementary color is #A0B7AA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B7A0AD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.65:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.