#A5ABA5 Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and weathered concrete, #a5aba5 is an ashy green with most of its saturation stripped away. That low chroma and mid lightness give it a settled, dependable feel, which suits eco, wellness, and finance branding. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or secondary background, with black text reading at roughly 9.0:1 contrast. Pair it with a sharper accent so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #a5aba5
What is #a5aba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5aba5 is rgb(165, 171, 165), in HSL hsl(120, 3%, 66%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a5aba5?
Warm muted reds like terracotta give #a5aba5 a lively complementary contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded and corporate. Avoid pale grays nearby, since both shades wash out.
Is #a5aba5 readable on white or black?
#a5aba5 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.96:1 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.