#A6A9A1 Hex Color
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#a6a9a1 is a muted lime shade with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, grounded appearance instead of vivid energy. It suggests steady growth and dependability, making it useful for nature brands, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, where black text also stays highly readable. The hex code is #a6a9a1.
Questions about #a6a9a1
What is #a6a9a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a9a1 is rgb(166, 169, 161), in HSL hsl(82, 4%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 5%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a6a9a1?
Pair #a6a9a1 with charcoal, warm white, or terracotta for grounded palettes; charcoal adds definition, while terracotta reinforces its natural character without making the lime undertone feel bright.
Does #a6a9a1 work with black text?
Black text usually provides stronger contrast on #a6a9a1 than light text, but exact accessibility results depend on font size and weight. Use a contrast checker for final pairings, especially for body text and small interface labels.
Is #a6a9a1 readable on white or black?
#a6a9a1 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.