#A6A195 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy hue balances a muted yellow warmth with a grounding grey base. Because it is desaturated, #a6a195 works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Pair it with high-contrast blacks for readability in UI designs. With a contrast ratio of 8.2:1 against black, the hex code #a6a195 remains accessible for both body text and larger structural elements.
Questions about #a6a195
What is #a6a195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a195 is rgb(166, 161, 149), in HSL hsl(42, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 35%.
How does #a6a195 perform as a background color for web text?
Because #a6a195 is a desaturated neutral, it acts as an effective, low-contrast background that remains highly legible when paired with dark, high-contrast text like charcoal. It maintains a professional, calming aesthetic while ensuring your body copy remains readable for users.
Does #a6a195 lean toward a warm or cool color temperature?
Despite its grey, ashy appearance, #a6a195 actually carries a subtle yellow warmth that prevents it from feeling sterile or cold. This creates a grounded, organic feeling that pairs beautifully with earthy tones or warm terracotta accents in design projects.
Is #a6a195 readable on white or black?
#a6a195 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.