#A0A5A3 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey reads as a professional neutral with slight cool undertones. Because #a0a5a3 offers an 8.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it serves as a reliable background for clean UI design and readable typography. Use it as a base color when white feels too sterile, but pair it with high-contrast elements to avoid a washed-out appearance in your final composition.
Questions about #a0a5a3
What is #a0a5a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a5a3 is rgb(160, 165, 163), in HSL hsl(156, 3%, 64%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 35%.
How does #a0a5a3 perform in interface design?
#a0a5a3 functions as a highly reliable background color because it maintains an 8.4:1 contrast ratio against black text. This provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to stark white without sacrificing the readability required for professional web or mobile applications.
What colors pair well with #a0a5a3?
Is #a0a5a3 readable on white or black?
#a0a5a3 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.