#ABACA2 Hex Color
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#abaca2 is a dusty, ashy yellow-gray with faint green undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low saturation feels practical and steady, while the yellow base adds restrained positivity. Use it as a supporting tone for sale, budget, or construction branding, paired with charcoal or dark brown. Black text reads clearly, with about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #abaca2.
Questions about #abaca2
What is #abaca2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abaca2 is rgb(171, 172, 162), in HSL hsl(66, 6%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #abaca2?
#abaca2 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, and muted earth tones, which reinforce its practical character without competing with its low saturation in layouts, packaging, and brand palettes that need a calm, dependable feel.
Does #abaca2 look warm or cool?
#abaca2 reads as a softly warm gray because its yellow base outweighs its faint green undertone, while low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than creamy or bright, especially when placed beside crisp white or cool gray.
Is #abaca2 readable on white or black?
#abaca2 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.