#ABB8AD Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty sage green when a layout needs a steady, natural base. #abb8ad sits close to gray, so it stays calm behind content instead of competing with it. That low saturation makes it a fit for wellness, gardening, and finance branding as a dominant background. Black text reads at about 10.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #abb8ad
What is #abb8ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abb8ad is rgb(171, 184, 173), in HSL hsl(129, 8%, 70%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 6%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #abb8ad?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its green undertone without overpowering it. Warm terracotta also works as a small accent, giving the muted base a grounded, earthy counterpoint.
Is #abb8ad readable on white or black?
#abb8ad has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.