#A8BBA1 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a gentle, ashy aesthetic that feels muted and organic. The hex code #a8bba1 serves as an excellent neutral background, allowing bolder colors to pop without visual clash. Pair this shade with deep charcoal for strong contrast, as it comfortably supports black text for readable UI designs. It provides a soft, grounded quality to any modern palette.
Questions about #a8bba1
What is #a8bba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8bba1 is rgb(168, 187, 161), in HSL hsl(104, 16%, 68%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 14%, 27%.
Is #a8bba1 considered a warm or cool color?
While it stems from a green base, #a8bba1 functions as a cool, desaturated neutral because of its heavy gray undertones. This ashy quality keeps it from looking too vibrant, making it an ideal choice for calm, professional visual identities.
Is #a8bba1 readable on white or black?
#a8bba1 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.28:1 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.