#ADB4AC Hex Color
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This muted, ashy green relies on heavy grey undertones to achieve a balanced, neutral appearance. The hex code for this color is #adb4ac. It serves as an effective, reliable background for eco-conscious branding or UI projects. Because it provides high contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability. Avoid placing it directly against stark white, as this often causes the color to appear washed out.
Questions about #adb4ac
What is #adb4ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb4ac is rgb(173, 180, 172), in HSL hsl(113, 5%, 69%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #adb4ac?
#adb4ac works beautifully alongside deep charcoal for high-contrast text, or warmer terracotta to add an earthy, organic balance. Avoid placing it against pure white, as the low contrast can make the design appear washed out and indistinct.
Does #adb4ac read as warm or cool?
#adb4ac leans distinctly cool due to its heavy grey and slight blue-green undertones, giving it a calm, professional demeanor. It avoids the yellow saturation found in warmer olives, making it ideal for clean, modern interfaces that require a neutral but non-clinical backdrop.
Is #adb4ac readable on white or black?
#adb4ac has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.