#A4A5A2 Hex Color
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The hex code #a4a5a2 is a light, muted gray with a faint green undertone. Its dusty, ashy character suits restrained branding, product design, and clean interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting neutral with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #a4a5a2
What is #a4a5a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a5a2 is rgb(164, 165, 162), in HSL hsl(80, 2%, 64%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 35%.
Does #a4a5a2 look warm or cool?
#a4a5a2 reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its gray base carries a faint green undertone rather than beige or yellow. Its low saturation keeps the effect subtle, making it feel dusty and restrained instead of distinctly green.
What colors pair well with #a4a5a2?
Is #a4a5a2 readable on white or black?
#a4a5a2 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.