#A7B49A Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, #a7b49a is a very unsaturated lime with gray undertones and a dusty, dependable feel. Its muted lightness suits nature branding, sports interfaces, and gaming panels better than high-energy accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark navy, where black text achieves about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #a7b49a.
Questions about #a7b49a
What is #a7b49a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b49a is rgb(167, 180, 154), in HSL hsl(90, 15%, 65%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 14%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #a7b49a?
Does #a7b49a read as warm or cool?
It reads as a muted, slightly cool lime because its green-yellow base is softened by gray rather than warm yellow or brown. Against cream or beige, it feels more natural and balanced, while blue-gray surroundings emphasize its cool side.
Is #a7b49a readable on white or black?
#a7b49a has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.