#A9B0AE Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, this grey sits just past the midpoint between white and charcoal, with a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. #a9b0ae works best as a supporting tone in minimal interfaces and product design, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text on it reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a9b0ae
What is #a9b0ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b0ae is rgb(169, 176, 174), in HSL hsl(163, 4%, 68%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 1%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a9b0ae?
Deep charcoal, navy, and warm wood tones all sit comfortably against #a9b0ae. Its faint green undertone also lets muted olives and sages blend in without clashing. Bright whites tend to make it look washed out, so pick softer neighbors.
Is #a9b0ae readable on white or black?
#a9b0ae has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.