#A4B1A9 Hex Color
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Not quite green and not quite grey, this ashy shade sits somewhere between the two. The hex code #a4b1a9 is muted and dusty, so it reads stable rather than fresh. Use it as a supporting tone in eco, wellness, or finance palettes, and pair it with terracotta to bring out its warmth. Black text hits about 9.4:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a4b1a9
What is #a4b1a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b1a9 is rgb(164, 177, 169), in HSL hsl(143, 8%, 67%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 5%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a4b1a9?
Pair #a4b1a9 with terracotta or deep plum, warm tones that make its grey undertone visible. Crisp white can wash it out, so darker partners usually look better.
Is #a4b1a9 readable on white or black?
#a4b1a9 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.