#A8B0AE Hex Color
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Puritan Grey is a muted, dusty tone with a distinct ashy character. The hex code for this color is #a8b0ae. It functions best as a stabilizing background in minimal design. Because black text offers a 9.5:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even for small body copy. Use it alongside dark charcoal to build a professional interface palette.
Questions about Puritan Grey
What is the hex code for Puritan Grey?
Puritan Grey is #a8b0ae. In RGB that is rgb(168, 176, 174), in HSL hsl(165, 5%, 67%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with Puritan Grey #a8b0ae in design?
Puritan Grey #a8b0ae works best when anchored by high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or near-black tones. The low saturation allows it to recede, making it an ideal canvas for sharp typography or vibrant accent colors that need a subdued backdrop.
Is Puritan Grey readable on white or black?
Puritan Grey has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.