#A9A8A3 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a9a8a3 is a light gray with a faint beige undertone. Its low saturation creates a restrained, balanced mood suited to interfaces, product layouts, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal typography; black text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #a9a8a3.
Questions about #a9a8a3
What is #a9a8a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9a8a3 is rgb(169, 168, 163), in HSL hsl(50, 3%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a9a8a3 in a design palette?
For a restrained palette, #a9a8a3 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and off-white, giving designers contrast without a harsh jump while preserving its dusty, neutral character across interfaces and print layouts. Use off-white as a nearby surface, not as small text against this shade.
Is #a9a8a3 readable on white or black?
#a9a8a3 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.