#A9AFAC Hex Color
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Muted and softly lit, #a9afac is a grey with a faint green undertone. Its low saturation keeps things neutral and steady, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. Black type sits comfortably on this hex code at about 9.4:1 contrast, which makes it a practical pick for UI backgrounds and fine text. Pair it with deep navy or terracotta to keep the combination from feeling flat.
Questions about #a9afac
What is #a9afac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9afac is rgb(169, 175, 172), in HSL hsl(150, 4%, 67%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9afac?
Deep navy gives it weight and structure, while terracotta adds warmth against its ashy tone. Avoid pale neighbors like soft beige, which can wash it out.
Is #a9afac readable on white or black?
#a9afac has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.