#A9B794 Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, #a9b794 is a very unsaturated lime with muted gray undertones and a gentle pastel finish. Its subdued lightness brings softness and growth to spring themes, baby products, nature branding, and game interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or black text; the hex code offers about 9.9:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #a9b794
What is #a9b794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b794 is rgb(169, 183, 148), in HSL hsl(84, 20%, 65%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 19%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a9b794?
#a9b794 pairs well with charcoal, warm beige, muted terracotta, and deep navy, creating grounded palettes that balance its pale, gray-softened lime character without losing its soft, natural mood across practical layouts.
Where does #a9b794 work best?
#a9b794 works well for soft backgrounds, spring or wellness themes, baby products, nature branding, and calm game interfaces because its muted lime hue suggests growth without the sharp energy of a bright green.
Is #a9b794 readable on white or black?
#a9b794 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.