#A9AB9D Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty yellow-based neutral, #a9ab9d has low saturation and a light, softened value that makes it feel almost gray. The hex code #a9ab9d brings restrained positivity to budget, sale, or construction graphics without looking bright or playful. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out; black text remains highly legible.
Questions about #a9ab9d
What is #a9ab9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9ab9d is rgb(169, 171, 157), in HSL hsl(69, 8%, 64%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 8%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a9ab9d in a design palette?
Is #a9ab9d readable on white or black?
#a9ab9d has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.