#A6A6A5 Hex Color
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This neutral, ashy grey provides a stable, unobtrusive backdrop for modern user interfaces. Its balanced mid-tone is versatile for typography or structural elements, pairing cleanly with high-contrast black text. Because of its muted, dusty character, the hex code #a6a6a5 works best as a supporting base color rather than a primary accent, as it can appear slightly flat when used in isolation across large spaces.
Questions about #a6a6a5
What is #a6a6a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a6a5 is rgb(166, 166, 165), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 35%.
What colors pair well with the #a6a6a5 ashy gray?
Is #a6a6a5 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#a6a6a5 sits squarely in the middle, reading as a true, dusty neutral. It lacks strong blue or yellow undertones, which makes it an incredibly safe, unobtrusive choice for backgrounds where you need a color that stays completely out of the way.
Is #a6a6a5 readable on white or black?
#a6a6a5 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.