#A8A6A6 Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey reads as a flat, neutral base with a dusty finish. Because it maintains strong contrast against black typography, it functions well for readable, accessible body text on interfaces. The hex code #a8a6a6 works best as a supporting tone in minimal designs, as it can appear slightly washed out when used as a large-scale background against brighter white elements.
Questions about #a8a6a6
What is #a8a6a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a6a6 is rgb(168, 166, 166), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #a8a6a6 in a UI layout?
#a8a6a6 functions best as a supporting tone for secondary text or subtle UI elements like borders, dividers, and inactive icons. Because it maintains strong legibility against white backgrounds, it helps reduce visual fatigue without losing the clarity required for functional design.
Is #a8a6a6 readable on white or black?
#a8a6a6 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.