#AAB0A5 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-light, this ashy lime sits close to gray, its green barely showing through. The hex code #aab0a5 works best as a supporting tone, softening palettes built around charcoal or deep plum. Black text reads clearly on top at about 9.5:1 contrast, so it suits accessible UI backgrounds. Expect a grounded, dependable mood rather than bright energy.
Questions about #aab0a5
What is #aab0a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aab0a5 is rgb(170, 176, 165), in HSL hsl(93, 7%, 67%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 6%, 31%.
Does black or white text read better on #aab0a5?
Black text reads best on #aab0a5, with about 9.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls far short, so avoid it for small type.
What colors pair well with #aab0a5?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #aab0a5, drawing out the green hidden in its gray. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so pair it with a darker anchor.
Is #aab0a5 readable on white or black?
#aab0a5 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.