#A6A3A1 Hex Color
Stable and balanced neutral grey
This dusty, mid-tone grey reads as a balanced neutral that anchors clean, modern layouts. The hex code #a6a3a1 provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary typography. Use it alongside deep charcoals or muted earth tones to prevent the palette from looking washed out. It offers a professional, stable foundation for minimal design systems.
Questions about #a6a3a1
What is #a6a3a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a3a1 is rgb(166, 163, 161), in HSL hsl(24, 3%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 35%.
Which color palettes complement #a6a3a1 best?
Is #a6a3a1 readable on white or black?
#a6a3a1 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.