#AEB2A5 Hex Color

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#aeb2a5 is an ashy, dusty lime shade softened by strong gray influence. Its low saturation gives it a dependable, grounded feel, with associations of growth and harmony rather than bright energy. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in nature, sports, gaming, and energy drink palettes. Black text reads clearly on it.

Questions about #aeb2a5

What is #aeb2a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb2a5 is rgb(174, 178, 165), in HSL hsl(78, 8%, 67%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 7%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aeb2a5?
Pair #aeb2a5 with charcoal for crisp structure, burgundy for a warmer accent, or navy when the palette needs stronger depth without losing its restrained, natural character in outdoor and fitness-focused designs.
Does #aeb2a5 read warm or cool?
#aeb2a5 reads neutral to slightly warm because its muted lime base is softened by gray, giving it an ashy, organic appearance instead of a crisp, cool green in most palettes.
Is #aeb2a5 readable on white or black?
#aeb2a5 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.71:1 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.