#A5A29F Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey sits firmly in neutral territory, offering a dusty, ashy character without strong color bias. Because it provides excellent contrast for black typography, #a5a29f works effectively as a stable, professional background for modern user interfaces. It lacks the starkness of pure white, making it a reliable choice for minimizing visual fatigue in large-scale designs. The hex code for this versatile grey is #a5a29f.
Questions about #a5a29f
What is #a5a29f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a29f is rgb(165, 162, 159), in HSL hsl(30, 3%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 35%.
How does #a5a29f perform as a background color?
The mid-tone nature of #a5a29f provides a steady, low-contrast background that prevents eye fatigue in data-heavy interfaces. It pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast black typography, ensuring that your text remains legible without the harsh glare of a pure white screen.
Is #a5a29f considered a warm or cool grey?
It lands firmly in neutral territory with a dusty, ashy character that avoids leaning too heavily into either warm or cool spectrums. Because it lacks a strong bias, it is a reliable choice for designers who need a safe, balanced foundation.
Is #a5a29f readable on white or black?
#a5a29f has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.