#A4A5A1 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy grey with a faint green undertone. #a4a5a1 works best as a supporting tone behind stronger colors, since it can read washed out next to pure white. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code #a4a5a1 suits minimal interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes.
Questions about #a4a5a1
What is #a4a5a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a5a1 is rgb(164, 165, 161), in HSL hsl(75, 2%, 64%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4a5a1?
Muted greys like #a4a5a1 pair best with saturated colors that give them something to lean on. Deep teal, burgundy, and warm oak tones all stand out against its neutrality without clashing.
Is #a4a5a1 readable on white or black?
#a4a5a1 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.