#A29DA1 Hex Color
A quiet, cool-toned dusty grey
Muted and ashy, #a29da1 is a dusty neutral grey with a soft, slightly cool cast. Its restrained lightness supports polished layouts without demanding attention, making it useful for UI backgrounds, typography, and product design. Pair it with charcoal or warm white for controlled contrast; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this grey is #a29da1.
Questions about #a29da1
What is #a29da1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29da1 is rgb(162, 157, 161), in HSL hsl(312, 3%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 1%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a29da1 in a palette?
Charcoal, warm white, and restrained muted colors pair well with #a29da1, creating clear contrast without overpowering its dusty, cool character; use charcoal for stronger definition and warm white to soften polished interfaces. Add a muted accent when you need gentle visual separation.
How does #a29da1 read in a design?
#a29da1 reads as a cool neutral because its gray base has a slight cool cast, placing it closer to soft stone than a warm, yellowed beige or brown and giving layouts a restrained, polished appearance. It works well for quiet backgrounds, borders, and product-focused layouts.
Is #a29da1 readable on white or black?
#a29da1 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.