#AAAAB0 Hex Color
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Reach for #aaaab0 when a design needs a neutral background that feels softer than white. This ashy grey works well as a base tone in minimal interfaces, with dark charcoal typography for contrast. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 9.1:1, so small body copy stays readable. Its faint purple undertone keeps it from feeling flat, though it can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #aaaab0
What is #aaaab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaaab0 is rgb(170, 170, 176), in HSL hsl(240, 4%, 68%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aaaab0?
#aaaab0 pairs well with charcoal for a clean, professional base, and with muted burgundy or deep teal for a richer accent. Warm woods and off-whites also balance its cool undertone.
Is #aaaab0 readable on white or black?
#aaaab0 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.