#A4B4B0 Hex Color
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#a4b4b0 is a muted, ashy teal with gray undertones and a light, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation supports sophisticated healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces, especially as a secondary background tone. The hex code #a4b4b0 pairs well with charcoal, while black text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a4b4b0
What is #a4b4b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b4b0 is rgb(164, 180, 176), in HSL hsl(165, 10%, 67%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 2%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4b4b0?
#a4b4b0 pairs well with charcoal for refined contrast, while warm neutrals extend its calm palette; use a subdued warm accent when you want more energy without overpowering the shade.
Does #a4b4b0 look warm or cool?
#a4b4b0 reads as a cool, muted teal because its gray base tempers the green-blue hue, while its low saturation creates a dusty, composed appearance suited to calm interfaces and backgrounds rather than high-energy accents.
What text color works best with #a4b4b0?
Use black or a very dark charcoal for text on #a4b4b0; black provides about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio, while white text offers much less contrast, so verify your final type size and weight with a contrast checker.
Is #a4b4b0 readable on white or black?
#a4b4b0 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.