#A5AFA8 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green sits comfortably between grey and botanical tones. Because #a5afa8 is highly desaturated, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Use this hex code alongside warm terracotta or muted berry tones to ground your palette. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for sustainable branding or clean, readable UI components.
Questions about #a5afa8
What is #a5afa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5afa8 is rgb(165, 175, 168), in HSL hsl(138, 6%, 67%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 4%, 31%.
What colors best complement #a5afa8?
Because of its dusty, desaturated nature, #a5afa8 pairs naturally with warm terracotta or deep, muted berry tones to create balance. These combinations prevent the green from feeling too cold and allow it to function effectively as a supporting neutral element.
Is #a5afa8 readable on white or black?
#a5afa8 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.