#A4ABA4 Hex Color
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#a4aba4 is a muted, desaturated green that leans heavily into gray. Because of its low chroma, it functions best as a stabilizing base or neutral background in organic and eco-conscious branding. Pair this hex code with deep charcoals or warm terracotta to prevent it from looking washed out. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI design.
Questions about #a4aba4
What is #a4aba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4aba4 is rgb(164, 171, 164), in HSL hsl(120, 4%, 66%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a4aba4?
#a4aba4 works beautifully when grounded by deep, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal. To prevent the composition from feeling too clinical, incorporate warm, earthy accents like terracotta to introduce a subtle vitality that plays against the cool, gray-leaning base.
Is #a4aba4 readable on white or black?
#a4aba4 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.