#A0AAA2 Hex Color
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Ashy green like this earns its place as a dominant base in eco, wellness, and finance layouts that want a natural feel without going full botanical. The hex code #a0aaa2 is low in saturation and leans almost grey, which keeps designs steady and grounded. It can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or warm neutrals. Black text on it reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #a0aaa2
What is #a0aaa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0aaa2 is rgb(160, 170, 162), in HSL hsl(132, 6%, 65%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 5%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a0aaa2?
Charcoal, deep plum, and warm cream all flatter #a0aaa2. It also looks richer next to terracotta than beside bright white, which tends to wash out its grey-green character.
Is #a0aaa2 readable on white or black?
#a0aaa2 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.