#A2A3A0 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly green-leaning, #a2a3a0 is a light grey with an ashy, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a neutral, restrained mood suited to interface backgrounds, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal typography or deep olive accents. Black text has about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #a2a3a0.
Questions about #a2a3a0
What is #a2a3a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a3a0 is rgb(162, 163, 160), in HSL hsl(80, 2%, 63%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 36%.
Which colors pair well with #a2a3a0 in a palette?
Does #a2a3a0 read as warm or cool?
#a2a3a0 reads as a neutral light gray with a cool lean because its slight green cast tempers warmth without making the color look distinctly green in most digital interfaces and neutral palettes. It feels more architectural and understated than beige, especially beside warm cream, tan, or brown.
Is #a2a3a0 readable on white or black?
#a2a3a0 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.