#A1B09E Hex Color
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#a1b09e is a muted, ashy green with dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives designs a stable, grounded feel, fitting sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream; large areas can look slightly muddy. The hex code is #a1b09e.
Questions about #a1b09e
What is #a1b09e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b09e is rgb(161, 176, 158), in HSL hsl(110, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 10%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a1b09e?
#a1b09e pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, which give its gray-green base clearer contrast without overpowering its restrained character. Use it as a supporting tone in a palette rather than pairing it with several other pale shades.
Is #a1b09e readable on white or black?
#a1b09e has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.