#A4BBA6 Hex Color
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This ashy green reads as dusty and highly unsaturated, providing a muted base rather than a focal point. Because of its low chroma, #a4bba6 works best as a supporting tone in organic or eco-focused palettes, where it balances darker, earthier shades. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for accessible UI backgrounds or soft, reliable branding materials.
Questions about #a4bba6
What is #a4bba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bba6 is rgb(164, 187, 166), in HSL hsl(125, 14%, 69%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 11%, 27%.
What colors pair best with the ashy green #a4bba6?
#a4bba6 works exceptionally well when balanced against darker, high-contrast earth tones like charcoal or deep espresso. It also creates a soft, modern aesthetic when paired with crisp off-whites or muted, dusty terracotta accents.
Is #a4bba6 readable on white or black?
#a4bba6 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.23:1 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.