#A2AAAD Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy cyan provides a neutral foundation for tech interfaces and UI design. Its muted chroma makes it a reliable background, and black text achieves excellent legibility against its surface. Because the hex code #a2aaad holds a significant amount of grey, it can look washed out next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal accents to maintain visual interest and depth in your layouts.
Questions about #a2aaad
What is #a2aaad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2aaad is rgb(162, 170, 173), in HSL hsl(196, 6%, 66%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 32%.
Does #a2aaad work well with text?
#a2aaad is an excellent choice for backgrounds because it sits between grey and blue, allowing for sharp legibility when paired with charcoal or dark navy text. Avoid pure white text, as it may feel slightly washed out.
Is #a2aaad considered a warm or cool color?
While #a2aaad is fundamentally an ashy cyan, its significant grey content pulls it toward a neutral, cooler temperature. This makes it feel professional and grounded rather than vibrant, which is perfect for minimal digital environments.
Is #a2aaad readable on white or black?
#a2aaad has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.