#A8B5A2 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #a8b5a2 is a desaturated lime with strong grey undertones. Because it feels grounded rather than punchy, it functions best as a supporting neutral or background shade in organic brand palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a sharp, sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this ashy green is #a8b5a2, which provides excellent legibility when used with dark text.
Questions about #a8b5a2
What is #a8b5a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8b5a2 is rgb(168, 181, 162), in HSL hsl(101, 11%, 67%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 10%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a8b5a2 for a professional palette?
Does #a8b5a2 read as a warm or cool green?
While it originates from a lime green base, the strong grey undertones push #a8b5a2 into a cooler, more muted territory. It lacks the punchy vibrancy of true lime, making it feel more like an organic, earthy tone.
Is #a8b5a2 readable on white or black?
#a8b5a2 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.