#A4ACA9 Hex Color
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#a4aca9 is a light, muted grey with a faint green undertone and an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits UI backgrounds, architectural palettes, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a4aca9.
Questions about #a4aca9
What is #a4aca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4aca9 is rgb(164, 172, 169), in HSL hsl(157, 5%, 66%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4aca9?
Does #a4aca9 read as warm or cool?
#a4aca9 reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its gray base is softened by a faint green undertone, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling strongly green or distinctly cool. It works well when you want a quiet, architectural mood rather than a vivid natural green.
Is #a4aca9 readable on white or black?
#a4aca9 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.