#A5A3AB Hex Color
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This ashy, grey-toned violet brings a muted sophistication to digital interfaces. Because it is highly desaturated, #a5a3ab functions best as a neutral base rather than a vibrant accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm olive greens. This hex code provides strong legibility for body text, maintaining excellent contrast ratios with black for clean, professional typography.
Questions about #a5a3ab
What is #a5a3ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a3ab is rgb(165, 163, 171), in HSL hsl(255, 5%, 65%) and in CMYK 4%, 5%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a5a3ab in a design scheme?
Is #a5a3ab readable on white or black?
#a5a3ab has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.