#A4B69C Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #a4b69c is a pastel lime that leans toward sage. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind darker text or earthy accents like terracotta and walnut. Next to plain white it can look washed out, but as a soft background it reads gentle and grounded. The hex code #a4b69c suits spring themes, baby products, and nature branding.
Questions about #a4b69c
What is #a4b69c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b69c is rgb(164, 182, 156), in HSL hsl(102, 15%, 66%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 14%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a4b69c?
#a4b69c pairs well with deep earthy tones like walnut, terracotta, and charcoal. Its low saturation lets richer accents stand out, so avoid pairing it with other pale pastels that wash it out.
Is #a4b69c readable on white or black?
#a4b69c has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.