#A4AC94 Hex Color

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#a4ac94 is a muted, dusty sage with significant grey undertones. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it works well as a stable background for readable UI design. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep espresso to ground its airy quality. Designers favor this organic neutral over brighter greens for balanced interfaces. The hex code is #a4ac94.

Questions about #a4ac94

What is #a4ac94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4ac94 is rgb(164, 172, 148), in HSL hsl(80, 13%, 63%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 14%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #a4ac94 in a design layout?
#a4ac94 functions best when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso to anchor its airy, desaturated quality. You can also introduce soft cream or terracotta tones to create an organic, balanced palette that feels sophisticated.
Is #a4ac94 readable on white or black?
#a4ac94 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.90:1 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.