#A4AA9C Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, this ashy lime sits close to gray with only a faint green undertone. #a4aa9c works best as a supporting tone or soft UI background, since black text reads clearly on it at about 8.8:1 contrast. Next to white it can look washed out, so lean on charcoal or deep plum for pairing. The hex code #a4aa9c reads dependable rather than fresh.
Questions about #a4aa9c
What is #a4aa9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4aa9c is rgb(164, 170, 156), in HSL hsl(86, 8%, 64%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 8%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4aa9c?
Warm-leaning neutrals and deep accents work best. Try pairing #a4aa9c with charcoal for text and structure, or with terracotta and deep plum for a richer, earthier palette. Crisp white tends to flatten it, so use off-whites instead.
Is #a4aa9c readable on white or black?
#a4aa9c has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.