Information about #A9B0B1 color

#A9B0B1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A9B0B1 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Desaturated, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(169, 176, 177) — 66.3% red, 69% green, 69.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 0 / 31. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A9B0B1 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Metro (#ACAFB1). Slightly further away sit Misty Ash (#ADB2B0) and Gull Grey (#A4ADB0).

The recipe behind #A9B0B1 is rgb(169, 176, 177), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A9B0B1: 9.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for white. No one has named #A9B0B1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A9B0B1 color variations

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#A9B0B1 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A9B0B1

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Metro color link
Metro

#ACAFB1

Misty Ash color link
Misty Ash

#ADB2B0

Gull Grey color link
Gull Grey

#A4ADB0

Titans Grey color link
Titans Grey

#A5ACAF

Bombay color link
Bombay

#AEAEAD

Silver Foil color link
Silver Foil

#AFB1AE

Mischka color link
Mischka

#A5A9B2

#A9B0B1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A9B0B1
  • RGB169, 176, 177
  • CMYK3, 0, 0, 31
  • HSL188°, 5%, 68%
  • HSL Precise187.5°, 4.878%, 67.843%
  • HSV188°, 5%, 69%
  • HSB188°, 5%, 69%
  • HEX IDA9B0B1
  • DECIMAL ID11120817
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
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