#A0A5A8 Hex Color
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#a0a5a8 is an ashy, cool-leaning grey. The hex code’s low saturation and mid lightness give it a steady, practical feel that suits minimal UI, interfaces, and product design. It can wash out next to pure white, so treat it as a base or supporting tone rather than a lone accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.4:1 contrast, and navy or terracotta flatters it.
Questions about #a0a5a8
What is #a0a5a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a5a8 is rgb(160, 165, 168), in HSL hsl(202, 4%, 64%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 34%.
Does #a0a5a8 work as a background color?
Yes, especially behind dark text. Black type reaches about 8.4:1 contrast on #a0a5a8, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so check adjacent colors.
What colors pair well with #a0a5a8?
Navy deepens its cool cast, while terracotta adds warmth that keeps the grey from feeling flat. Charcoal works for text and fine details when white lacks enough punch.
Is #a0a5a8 readable on white or black?
#a0a5a8 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.