#A8AE9D Hex Color
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Muted and mid-light, this green pulls heavily toward grey, reading closer to sage than lime. #a8ae9d works best as a calm base or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 split, where its dusty softness flatters deep plum or terracotta accents. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, dependable feel suited to wellness branding and sports layouts. The hex code also holds enough contrast for black body text at about 9.2:1, clearing WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #a8ae9d
What is #a8ae9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8ae9d is rgb(168, 174, 157), in HSL hsl(81, 9%, 65%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 10%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8ae9d?
#a8ae9d pairs well with terracotta and deep plum, both of which bring out its green undertones. For a quieter palette, charcoal text or trim keeps the grey in this green feeling intentional.
Is #a8ae9d readable on white or black?
#a8ae9d has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.20:1 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.