#A4C4C4 Hex Color
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#a4c4c4 is a dusty, desaturated cyan that leans toward grey. Because of its muted character, this shade works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high readability, as black text provides excellent contrast on this base. The hex code #a4c4c4 offers a professional, airy feel for tech interfaces and modern branding.
Questions about #a4c4c4
What is #a4c4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4c4c4 is rgb(164, 196, 196), in HSL hsl(180, 21%, 71%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a4c4c4?
#a4c4c4 works exceptionally well when contrasted against deep, dark tones like charcoal or dark navy. These dark neutrals ensure your text remains readable while letting the soft, muted quality of #a4c4c4 create a sophisticated, professional backdrop for your UI design.
Is #a4c4c4 readable on white or black?
#a4c4c4 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.