#A0A0A0 Hex Color
A stable and balanced neutral gray
Mid-tone and entirely neutral, #a0a0a0 functions as a steady anchor for busy compositions. Because it lacks distinct undertones, this gray provides a professional, stable background that allows vibrant accents to pop without competing for attention. It offers enough contrast for legible typography, reaching an 8.0:1 ratio against black text. Use it sparingly to avoid a flat or muddy look in larger, empty spaces.
Questions about #a0a0a0
What is #a0a0a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a0a0 is rgb(160, 160, 160), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 37%.
Does #a0a0a0 work well as a primary background color?
#a0a0a0 functions best as a secondary or accent color rather than a large-scale background. Because it is a mid-tone, using it across entire layouts can feel flat or muddy, so keep it for borders, wireframes, or UI elements that require structural stability.
What colors pair effectively with #a0a0a0?
Is #a0a0a0 readable on white or black?
#a0a0a0 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.