#A9B8A9 Hex Color
A dusty green with quiet balance
#a9b8a9 is a light, muted green with ashy gray undertones and a dusty finish. Its restrained saturation supports natural, organic, and sustainability-focused branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains highly legible on this shade. The hex code #a9b8a9 also suits pharmacy, finance, and gardening designs.
Questions about #a9b8a9
What is #a9b8a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b8a9 is rgb(169, 184, 169), in HSL hsl(120, 10%, 69%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 8%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a9b8a9?
#a9b8a9 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted earth tones because its gray undertones soften contrast; charcoal supports readable text, while cream or muted terracotta can build a warmer palette without overwhelming the dusty green.
Does #a9b8a9 feel warm or cool?
#a9b8a9 reads as a softly cool, neutral green because its light gray, ashy undertones temper the natural warmth often found in yellow-based greens and keep its dusty finish restrained in surrounding palettes. It can sit comfortably beside earthy warm accents and crisp dark neutrals.
Is #a9b8a9 readable on white or black?
#a9b8a9 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.11:1 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.