#A4B37F Hex Color
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This dusty lime is unsaturated and desaturated, leaning into an ashy, matte finish. Because of its muted tone, it works best as a supporting color in a palette rather than a dominant base. Pair #a4b37f with charcoal gray to ground its softness. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds.
Questions about #a4b37f
What is #a4b37f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b37f is rgb(164, 179, 127), in HSL hsl(77, 25%, 60%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 29%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a4b37f in a design scheme?
#a4b37f works best when grounded by darker, neutral tones to balance its naturally muted personality. Pairing it with a deep charcoal or matte black provides necessary contrast for text and structural elements while keeping the overall aesthetic clean and sophisticated.
Is #a4b37f readable on white or black?
#a4b37f has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.