#A4B2B2 Hex Color

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Hex color #a4b2b2 graphic
Muted and ashy, #a4b2b2 blends pale cyan with a soft gray cast. Its low saturation gives interfaces a thoughtful, refreshing feel suited to technology, aerospace, and productivity tools. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly against this hex code.

Questions about #a4b2b2

What is #a4b2b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b2b2 is rgb(164, 178, 178), in HSL hsl(180, 8%, 67%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4b2b2?
Pair #a4b2b2 with navy, charcoal, or deep blue-gray tones for grounded contrast; warm neutrals can soften its cool cast. Very pale backgrounds may wash out this muted shade, so reserve them for subtle, low-contrast effects.
Is #a4b2b2 a warm or cool color?
#a4b2b2 reads as cool because its pale cyan base is muted with gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, making it feel balanced and understated instead of bright or strongly blue-green.
Is #a4b2b2 readable on white or black?
#a4b2b2 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.