#ABA08C Hex Color
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A dusty yellow with ashy gray undertones and low saturation, #aba08c feels soft, grounded, and slightly warm. Its muted lightness suits budget-friendly sale graphics, construction materials, and practical branding where enthusiasm should feel approachable. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark navy. Black text has strong contrast against this hex code, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #aba08c
What is #aba08c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aba08c is rgb(171, 160, 140), in HSL hsl(39, 16%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aba08c?
The muted yellow of #aba08c pairs well with charcoal, dark navy, terracotta, and natural wood tones, giving it definition without making the palette feel loud across most interface and print layouts. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.
Is #aba08c readable on white or black?
#aba08c has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.