#AAB2A5 Hex Color
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A muted lime with a dusty, ashy finish, #aab2a5 sits close to gray rather than vivid green. Its restrained lightness suggests growth and harmony without feeling overly fresh. It suits nature branding, sports interfaces, gaming themes, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, where black text achieves about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #aab2a5.
Questions about #aab2a5
What is #aab2a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aab2a5 is rgb(170, 178, 165), in HSL hsl(97, 8%, 67%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 7%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #aab2a5?
#aab2a5 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted navy, and terracotta, creating grounded palettes that reinforce its gray-green base while preserving its restrained, dusty character across branding, interfaces, and packaging. Use charcoal for strong text contrast and warm white for softer layouts.
Does #aab2a5 look warm or cool?
#aab2a5 reads as a cool, muted green because its lime base is softened by a gray, ashy cast rather than yellow warmth, giving it a calm, natural presence that feels more grounded than fresh or vivid. It suits designs that need color without visual intensity.
Is #aab2a5 readable on white or black?
#aab2a5 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.