#A8A9AA Hex Color
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A neutral, mid-tone grey, #a8a9aa acts as a steady foundation for professional layouts. It provides excellent readability when paired with black text, as the contrast ratio is high. Because of its dusty, balanced appearance, this color works best as a secondary background or in UI borders rather than as a primary focal point. The hex code for this stable, practical grey is #a8a9aa.
Questions about #a8a9aa
What is #a8a9aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a9aa is rgb(168, 169, 170), in HSL hsl(210, 1%, 66%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #a8a9aa in a user interface?
Use #a8a9aa primarily for secondary elements like borders, dividers, or muted background sections that need to recede. Its neutral balance prevents it from overpowering primary content, making it an excellent choice for maintaining a clean, professional hierarchy in complex layouts.
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Is #a8a9aa readable on white or black?
#a8a9aa has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.