#A8ABAC Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey acts as a functional, neutral base for interfaces and minimal architecture. Its cool, ashy character provides enough contrast for readable typography, specifically with black text. Because it is highly muted, #a8abac works best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #a8abac.
Questions about #a8abac
What is #a8abac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8abac is rgb(168, 171, 172), in HSL hsl(195, 2%, 67%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #a8abac?
Is #a8abac readable on white or black?
#a8abac has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.