#AAACAC Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey sits in a neutral, ashy space, devoid of warm or cool undertones. Because it offers high readability with black text, #aaacac works well for UI backgrounds or secondary typography where you need stability without distraction. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or muted blues to ground a design. The hex code for this versatile shade is #aaacac.
Questions about #aaacac
What is #aaacac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaacac is rgb(170, 172, 172), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 67%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 33%.
Is #aaacac suitable for primary text on a white background?
No, #aaacac does not provide enough contrast for accessible primary text against a white background. It functions better as a secondary, muted text color or a soft UI element that does not require the strict readability standards of body copy.
What colors pair well with the neutral #aaacac?
This versatile grey pairs seamlessly with deep charcoal or muted blues to ground a design. Because it lacks specific warm or cool undertones, it remains stable when placed next to vibrant accent colors or monochromatic greyscale schemes.
Is #aaacac readable on white or black?
#aaacac has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.20:1 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.