#A4B4AB Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #a4b4ab is a dusty green with ashy gray undertones and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation suggests safety and stability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text provides about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #a4b4ab
What is #a4b4ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b4ab is rgb(164, 180, 171), in HSL hsl(146, 10%, 67%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 5%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4b4ab?
Charcoal and warm cream create a grounded, readable pairing with #a4b4ab, while muted terracotta or burgundy adds restrained warmth without overpowering its gray-green base; use off-white backgrounds and dark text for a calm, balanced interface.
Does #a4b4ab look warm or cool?
#a4b4ab reads as a softly cool, neutral green because its gray undertones temper the hue without making it icy. Its medium-light value keeps it gentle and stable, making it suitable for backgrounds, packaging, wellness graphics, and understated interface accents.
Is #a4b4ab readable on white or black?
#a4b4ab has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.