#A9B0A4 Hex Color
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#a9b0a4 is a muted, dusty sage with heavy grey undertones. It lacks the vibrancy of a true lime, offering a grounded and dependable quality instead. Because it creates enough contrast for accessible body text against black, it works well for UI design. Use this hex code as a subtle background or supporting tone to bring a sense of organic harmony to modern digital interfaces.
Questions about #a9b0a4
What is #a9b0a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b0a4 is rgb(169, 176, 164), in HSL hsl(95, 7%, 67%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 7%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #a9b0a4 function in interface design?
This hex color performs exceptionally well as a subtle background or supporting tone in UI design because it maintains enough contrast against black text for accessibility. It brings an organic, grounded quality to digital interfaces without overwhelming the user.
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Is #a9b0a4 readable on white or black?
#a9b0a4 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.