#A4B8AC Hex Color
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#a4b8ac is a light, muted green with a strong gray cast and slightly cool, dusty undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a settled, dependable feel, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream; black text also reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #a4b8ac.
Questions about #a4b8ac
What is #a4b8ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b8ac is rgb(164, 184, 172), in HSL hsl(144, 12%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 7%, 28%.
Does #a4b8ac read as warm or cool?
#a4b8ac reads slightly cool because its pale green base is softened by a gray, ashy cast rather than yellow warmth, while its light value and low saturation keep the effect gentle across most palettes. It pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, or natural wood.
Is #a4b8ac readable on white or black?
#a4b8ac has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 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.