#A8A1AB Hex Color
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Close to the soft grey of dried lavender, #a8a1ab is a dusty purple that leans almost neutral. Its low saturation makes it a supporting tone rather than a statement color. Pair it with deep plum or navy for moody palettes, or use it as a muted UI background. The hex code #a8a1ab gives black text about 8.4:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy.
Questions about #a8a1ab
What is #a8a1ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a1ab is rgb(168, 161, 171), in HSL hsl(282, 6%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 6%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a8a1ab?
Is #a8a1ab readable on white or black?
#a8a1ab has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.