#A2ADA3 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy green with gray undertones, #a2ada3 brings a steady, natural feel to modern palettes. Its low saturation suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep charcoal or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this color, making it practical for accessible UI backgrounds. The hex code is #a2ada3.
Questions about #a2ada3
What is #a2ada3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2ada3 is rgb(162, 173, 163), in HSL hsl(125, 6%, 66%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 6%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #a2ada3?
Pair #a2ada3 with deep charcoal for strong text contrast, warm cream for a softer palette, or muted terracotta for gentle warmth; these combinations balance its gray undertones without making the overall design feel bright or busy.
Does #a2ada3 read as warm or cool?
#a2ada3 reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation, giving it a calm, restrained presence rather than a crisp or vivid look in most palettes. It can still feel balanced beside warm cream, wood tones, or terracotta.
Is #a2ada3 readable on white or black?
#a2ada3 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.