#AEBEB4 Hex Color
Sophisticated ashy green with grey undertones
This dusty, muted green leans heavily into grey, offering a sophisticated alternative to brighter organic tones. Because it is highly desaturated, #aebeb4 works best as a supporting color or a subtle background rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast legibility. The hex code for this ashy green is #aebeb4, and it offers excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #aebeb4
What is #aebeb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aebeb4 is rgb(174, 190, 180), in HSL hsl(143, 11%, 71%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 5%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #aebeb4?
Is #aebeb4 suitable for primary brand elements?
While #aebeb4 creates a sophisticated mood, it is generally too subtle to serve as a strong primary brand color. Use it instead as a calming secondary backdrop or a muted accent to ground busier, more vibrant palettes.
Is #aebeb4 readable on white or black?
#aebeb4 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.82:1 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.