#A49C9C Hex Color
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#a49c9c is a muted, ashy grey with dusty warmth and low saturation, creating a neutral, restrained appearance. Its balanced lightness suits interface backgrounds, product design, and minimalist layouts without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal typography or deep burgundy accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #a49c9c.
Questions about #a49c9c
What is #a49c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49c9c is rgb(164, 156, 156), in HSL hsl(0, 4%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #a49c9c read as warm or cool?
#a49c9c reads as a slightly warm neutral gray because its red channel is higher than its green and blue channels, adding dusty warmth without making the shade strongly beige. Its low saturation keeps the overall impression calm and restrained.
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Is #a49c9c readable on white or black?
#a49c9c has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.