#A8A4A4 Hex Color
A balanced and restrained neutral grey
#a8a4a4 is a mid-tone, dusty grey that carries a flat, restrained quality. It lacks strong undertones, making it a reliable supporting neutral for UI backgrounds or typography. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it remains accessible for small body text. Pair it with saturated jewel tones to prevent the palette from feeling washed out or overly sterile in your design.
Questions about #a8a4a4
What is #a8a4a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a4a4 is rgb(168, 164, 164), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 34%.
How can I use #a8a4a4 effectively in UI design?
#a8a4a4 works best as a foundational neutral because it lacks strong, distracting undertones. Use it for secondary backgrounds or interface elements, then layer it with bold navy or vibrant jewel tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #a8a4a4 readable on white or black?
#a8a4a4 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.