#A9A6A2 Hex Color
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Somewhere between concrete and unbleached linen, #a9a6a2 is a light grey with a faint warm undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm and neutral, which suits UI backgrounds, typography and minimal layouts. Black text on this hex code reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. It can look flat next to pure white, so pair it with deep navy or terracotta for contrast.
Questions about #a9a6a2
What is #a9a6a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9a6a2 is rgb(169, 166, 162), in HSL hsl(34, 4%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9a6a2?
Deep navy and terracotta both give this grey a clear point of contrast, while burgundy adds warmth without clashing. Avoid pairing it with light beiges or off-whites, since the two mid-light neutrals blend together and lose definition.
Is #a9a6a2 readable on white or black?
#a9a6a2 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.