#A5A9A8 Hex Color
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Gris is a mid-tone, neutral grey that provides a stable, unobtrusive foundation for design systems. Because it sits at a moderate lightness, black text maintains excellent readability against this background. Use #a5a9a8 as a base color in UI layouts or technical interfaces where you need restraint. It pairs well with high-contrast accent colors, which helps prevent the overall aesthetic from feeling flat or muddy.
Questions about Gris
What is the hex code for Gris?
Gris is #a5a9a8. In RGB that is rgb(165, 169, 168), in HSL hsl(165, 2%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 34%.
What is the best way to use #a5a9a8 in UI design?
Use #a5a9a8 as a background base for technical dashboards or software interfaces where you need visual restraint. Its moderate lightness ensures that black text remains highly readable, making it a reliable, professional choice for creating clean and organized layout systems.
Does Gris #a5a9a8 have a warm or cool undertone?
Gris sits squarely as a balanced, neutral grey without strong bias toward warm or cool temperatures. This neutrality makes it an excellent bridge between bolder colors, allowing you to pair it with charcoal for depth or brighter primary colors for added pop.
Is Gris readable on white or black?
Gris has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.