#ACA4A4 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy grey with dusty undertones, #aca4a4 brings restraint and stability to polished visual systems. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, or architectural palettes, pairing it with charcoal or muted navy. Black text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, making this shade suitable for small body copy. The hex code for this neutral grey is #aca4a4.
Questions about #aca4a4
What is #aca4a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aca4a4 is rgb(172, 164, 164), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 33%.
Does #aca4a4 read as warm or cool?
#aca4a4 reads as a warm-leaning neutral grey because its red channel is slightly higher than its green and blue channels, creating a dusty blush beneath the ashy surface rather than a distinctly blue or green cast.
What colors pair well with #aca4a4?
Is #aca4a4 readable on white or black?
#aca4a4 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 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.