#A6AAA4 Hex Color
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This dusty grey provides a professional and stable base for minimal UI design. Because it sits at a mid-tone level, black text remains highly readable over it, ensuring excellent accessibility for your interface. Use it as a background color to ground more vibrant accents without appearing too stark or sterile. The hex code for this neutral tone is #a6aaa4.
Questions about #a6aaa4
What is #a6aaa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6aaa4 is rgb(166, 170, 164), in HSL hsl(100, 3%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
Does #a6aaa4 lean warm or cool in a design?
#a6aaa4 leans slightly warm due to subtle green undertones, which keeps it from feeling sterile. It works effectively as a neutral bridge between olive accents and standard cool-toned greys, providing a grounded, organic feel.
Why is #a6aaa4 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
This specific mid-tone grey balances accessibility and aesthetics by providing sufficient contrast for standard black or dark-grey text. Its muted quality reduces eye strain compared to pure white, making it ideal for long-form reading environments.
Is #a6aaa4 readable on white or black?
#a6aaa4 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.90:1 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.