#A3A3A1 Hex Color
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#a3a3a1 is a light, low-saturation gray with a faint warm, dusty cast. Its restrained tone supports neutral interfaces, product layouts, architecture, and minimal branding without drawing focus. Use it as a base with charcoal or black typography. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #a3a3a1
What is #a3a3a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a3a1 is rgb(163, 163, 161), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a3a3a1 in a restrained palette?
#a3a3a1 pairs well with charcoal text, black for strong contrast, and muted terracotta accents, while its warm dusty cast also suits natural wood and off-white surfaces in calm, restrained layouts.
Does #a3a3a1 read as warm or cool?
#a3a3a1 reads as a lightly warm gray, with a faint dusty cast that makes it feel softer and less stark than a cool blue-gray in neutral interfaces, product layouts, architectural palettes, and minimal brand systems.
Is #a3a3a1 readable on white or black?
#a3a3a1 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.