#A5A5AB Hex Color
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#a5a5ab is a light, muted grey with a slight violet cast and an ashy, dusty appearance. Its low saturation feels neutral and restrained, making it useful for interface backgrounds, typography, and product design. Black text remains highly readable at about 8.6:1 contrast, while navy or warm white adds depth. The hex code for this grey is #a5a5ab.
Questions about #a5a5ab
What is #a5a5ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a5ab is rgb(165, 165, 171), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 66%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a5a5ab?
Navy, charcoal, and warm white pair well with #a5a5ab, balancing its cool violet cast with stronger contrast or gentle warmth for interfaces, packaging, and product palettes without making the scheme feel harsh.
Does #a5a5ab look warm or cool?
#a5a5ab reads as a cool neutral because its light grey base carries a subtle violet cast, though its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy in most lighting and digital palettes.
Is #a5a5ab readable on white or black?
#a5a5ab has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.