#A9A7A9 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-light grey with a faint violet cast, #a9a7a9 feels composed and practical. Its dusty, low-saturation finish supports restrained branding, interface surfaces, and architectural layouts without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant background with dark typography; black text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #a9a7a9.
Questions about #a9a7a9
What is #a9a7a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9a7a9 is rgb(169, 167, 169), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9a7a9?
#a9a7a9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted mauve, and warm white because its faint violet cast supports cool, refined palettes while staying quiet beside warmer neutrals, making it useful for calm interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained branding.
Is #a9a7a9 readable on white or black?
#a9a7a9 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.