#ABB4A2 Hex Color
A muted lime with gentle gray
#abb4a2 is a dusty, ashy lime with low saturation and a soft gray cast. Its light, muted value suggests growth and harmony without feeling bright or demanding. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, or gaming palettes, especially with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #abb4a2
What is #abb4a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abb4a2 is rgb(171, 180, 162), in HSL hsl(90, 11%, 67%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 10%, 29%.
Does #abb4a2 work with black text?
#abb4a2 works well with black text, delivering about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text. This makes it suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface copy.
What colors pair well with #abb4a2?
#abb4a2 pairs effectively with charcoal and deep navy because their darker values sharpen its dusty gray-green appearance. Warm terracotta adds controlled contrast, while cream can make the palette feel lighter but may reduce definition around large, low-contrast areas.
Is #abb4a2 readable on white or black?
#abb4a2 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.78:1 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.