#A4B68E Hex Color

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Muted and dusty, #a4b68e is a pale lime with gray and yellow-green undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, dependable feel suited to spring branding, nature themes, wellness packaging, and gentle UI backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm charcoal; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #a4b68e.

Questions about #a4b68e

What is #a4b68e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b68e is rgb(164, 182, 142), in HSL hsl(87, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 22%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a4b68e?
#a4b68e pairs well with deep navy, warm charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta; dark neutrals improve readability, while earthy accents support its soft, nature-inspired mood without overpowering the low-saturation base.
Is #a4b68e warm or cool?
#a4b68e reads as a soft, slightly warm green because its pale lime base carries yellow-green undertones, while its grayness restrains the warmth. The result feels balanced rather than vivid, fitting calm backgrounds and natural palettes.
Is #a4b68e readable on white or black?
#a4b68e has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.