#A9B9A8 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green sits squarely between sage and grey, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard neutral tones. Because it is highly desaturated, #a9b9a8 functions best as a stabilizing background color rather than an accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep espresso to avoid a washed-out effect on screen. It provides excellent readability for body text, maintaining strong contrast against standard black font choices.
Questions about #a9b9a8
What is #a9b9a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b9a8 is rgb(169, 185, 168), in HSL hsl(116, 11%, 69%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 27%.
How should I use #a9b9a8 in a web layout?
Is #a9b9a8 considered a warm or cool green?
This shade leans slightly cool due to its strong grey undertones, which push it away from traditional, vibrant leaf greens. It sits in a neutral space, making it highly versatile for corporate branding or minimalist UI designs that require subtle, non-distracting color.
Is #a9b9a8 readable on white or black?
#a9b9a8 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.