#A3A29F Hex Color
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#a3a29f is a muted, mid-light grey with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained character suits professional interfaces, minimalist layouts, and architectural palettes without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant background with dark typography; black text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this neutral grey is #a3a29f.
Questions about #a3a29f
What is #a3a29f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a29f is rgb(163, 162, 159), in HSL hsl(45, 2%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 36%.
Does #a3a29f read warm or cool?
#a3a29f reads as a nearly neutral gray with a slight warm, dusty cast, rather than a distinctly cool blue-gray. That subtle warmth helps it feel softer in interiors, editorial layouts, and interfaces than a crisp, blue-leaning gray.
Which colors pair well with #a3a29f?
Pair #a3a29f with charcoal, navy, or muted earth tones to build a restrained palette; a warm terracotta accent adds energy without overwhelming its low-saturation base.
Is #a3a29f readable on white or black?
#a3a29f has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.