#ACC4C4 Hex Color
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#acc4c4 is a pale, ashy cyan that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a faded, airy quality, more mist than sky. It works as a dominant background in minimal layouts, though it can look washed out next to pure white, so consider an off-white instead. Pair it with deep navy or warm terracotta for contrast. Black text on #acc4c4 hits about 11.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #acc4c4
What is #acc4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acc4c4 is rgb(172, 196, 196), in HSL hsl(180, 17%, 72%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #acc4c4?
Deep shades flatter #acc4c4 best because the color itself is so light. Try navy or charcoal for a crisp, cool pairing, or terracotta to add warmth against its grayish cyan base.
Does #acc4c4 read warm or cool?
Cool, but softly so. The cyan base pulls blue-green, while heavy gray saturation mutes any crispness. The result reads as a neutral, misty cool tone rather than a bright icy blue.
Is #acc4c4 readable on white or black?
#acc4c4 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.44:1 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.