Slate Stone
Sophisticated, earthy grey-green for natural designs
Slate Stone is a muted, desaturated green that leans heavily into grey. Its dusty character provides a grounded, stable base for eco-conscious or professional branding. While its soft lightness makes it versatile for backgrounds, it pairs best with dark charcoal or off-black text for readability. The hex code for Slate Stone is #acb4ac, which meets WCAG standards for high-contrast, accessible typography.
About Slate Stone
Green holding back, grey doing most of the talking
What does slate stone mean?
Grey-green shades often suggest weathered stone, dried herbs, and workwear canvas, so people commonly read this color as natural and understated. Its very low saturation keeps things subdued, while the mid-high lightness keeps it airy, so it settles rather than weighs.
Where you see slate stone
- sage leaves
- weathered cedar siding
- eucalyptus stems
- lichen on granite
- unglazed ceramic tile
- old canvas tents
What it works for
It works well for large surfaces like walls, cabinetry, and page backgrounds where a soft green should read neutral.
What colors go with slate stone?
Terracotta #e2725bThe warm red-orange balances the cool green, and both share a dusty, earthy finish.Charcoal #36454fA near-black grey deepens the green cast and keeps the whole palette muted.Cream #fffdd0Its gentle warmth lifts the grey-green without pushing the pairing toward yellow.Plum #8e4585Plum sits opposite green on the color wheel, so the pairing feels balanced, not loud.
Questions about Slate Stone
What is the hex code for Slate Stone?
Slate Stone is #acb4ac. In RGB that is rgb(172, 180, 172), in HSL hsl(120, 5%, 69%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 29%.
Is Slate Stone readable on white or black?
Slate Stone has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.