#A5A6A8 Hex Color
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This neutral grey acts as a stable, mid-tone anchor for interface design. It avoids starkness, providing a softer alternative to white that pairs well with deep charcoals or muted earth tones. The hex code #a5a6a8 offers enough contrast for legible small body text when set against black. Because it lacks strong saturation, use it as a supporting background rather than a primary focal point.
Questions about #a5a6a8
What is #a5a6a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a6a8 is rgb(165, 166, 168), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 34%.
How should I use #a5a6a8 in web interface design?
Use #a5a6a8 as a supporting background or border color to ground your design without the harshness of pure white. It works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal text to maintain readability while creating a sophisticated, low-contrast visual hierarchy.
Does #a5a6a8 read as a warm or cool grey?
This color sits in a neutral space, making it highly versatile for various design systems. Because it lacks strong blue or yellow undertones, it acts as a true bridge between warm earth tones and cool monochromatic palettes.
Is #a5a6a8 readable on white or black?
#a5a6a8 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.