#A1A19C Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey serves as a practical neutral for modern interfaces and clean architectural layouts. The hex code #a1a19c sits at a moderate lightness, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. It avoids looking washed out next to pure white, making it a reliable choice for supporting design elements that need to feel professional and understated without commanding too much visual attention.
Questions about #a1a19c
What is #a1a19c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a19c is rgb(161, 161, 156), in HSL hsl(60, 3%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 37%.
Does #a1a19c read as a warm or cool grey?
This shade leans slightly cool, as its composition avoids heavy yellow undertones that would otherwise push it toward beige. It remains a reliable, neutral grey that maintains a clean, architectural appearance rather than a muddy, brownish aesthetic.
Is #a1a19c readable on white or black?
#a1a19c has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.