#A2A6A6 Hex Color
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#a2a6a6 is a light, muted grey with a subtle cool undertone and an ashy, dusty finish. Its neutral character suits minimalist interfaces, architectural palettes, and restrained product designs. Use it as a supporting background or dominant base with dark typography. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this grey is #a2a6a6.
Questions about #a2a6a6
What is #a2a6a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a6a6 is rgb(162, 166, 166), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 64%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a2a6a6?
Does #a2a6a6 have a warm or cool undertone?
#a2a6a6 reads as a cool neutral because its green and blue channels sit slightly above red, creating a faint blue-green cast that feels more like steel or concrete than beige or yellow.
Is #a2a6a6 readable on white or black?
#a2a6a6 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.