#A4B29C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a4b29c blends a dusty lime cast with soft gray undertones. Its low saturation gives nature, wellness, sports, and gaming designs a dependable sense of growth without feeling loud. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep brown. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a4b29c
What is #a4b29c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b29c is rgb(164, 178, 156), in HSL hsl(98, 12%, 65%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 12%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a4b29c?
#a4b29c pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep brown, which reinforce its muted, earthy character without competing with its dusty lime cast. Use charcoal for stronger definition and cream for softer layouts.
Does #a4b29c look warm or cool?
#a4b29c reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its dusty lime cast adds gentle yellow, while its gray undertones keep the impression restrained; it feels more natural than crisp or icy in most palettes.
Is #a4b29c readable on white or black?
#a4b29c has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.42:1 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.