#A4A4A3 Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey functions as an ashy, dusty neutral. It acts as a reliable background in minimal UI design because it stays grounded. Pair it with bold black typography to maximize the excellent 8.4:1 contrast ratio. It adds professional stability to interfaces without competing for user attention. The hex code for this color is #a4a4a3.
Questions about #a4a4a3
What is #a4a4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a4a3 is rgb(164, 164, 163), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #a4a4a3 work well for text on white backgrounds?
Using #a4a4a3 for body text is generally not recommended as it falls below standard accessibility contrast guidelines against pure white. It performs best as a background color or for secondary UI elements where you need a muted, non-distracting surface.
What colors pair best with the neutral #a4a4a3?
This mid-tone grey provides an excellent base for high-contrast pairings with charcoal or deep black typography to ensure readability. To add subtle warmth, you can accent it with terracotta or keep the look monochromatic with cooler, darker slate tones.
Is #a4a4a3 readable on white or black?
#a4a4a3 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.