#A0A8A7 Hex Color
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This dusty, neutral grey provides a stable foundation for minimal web interfaces. Because black text offers an 8.7:1 contrast ratio against it, #a0a8a7 works perfectly for readable body typography and secondary backgrounds. Its muted, ashy quality avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining professional restraint. Designers often use this hex code as a base color to ground more saturated accent tones.
Questions about #a0a8a7
What is #a0a8a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a8a7 is rgb(160, 168, 167), in HSL hsl(173, 4%, 64%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 34%.
Where does #a0a8a7 work best in web design?
#a0a8a7 functions best as a background color or for secondary typography because its ashy, muted quality reduces eye strain. It provides a stable, professional foundation that allows high-contrast accent colors to stand out without competing for visual dominance.
Is #a0a8a7 readable on white or black?
#a0a8a7 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.