#ABA6A9 Hex Color
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#aba6a9 is a balanced, ashy grey that functions as a versatile, muted neutral. Its dusty character avoids the sterile feel of pure grey, making it ideal for UI backgrounds. Because this hex code maintains an 8.8:1 contrast ratio with black text, it supports excellent readability for body copy. Use it to ground bright color schemes or maintain a professional, clean aesthetic in minimal web interfaces.
Questions about #aba6a9
What is #aba6a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aba6a9 is rgb(171, 166, 169), in HSL hsl(324, 3%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 1%, 33%.
Is #aba6a9 considered a warm or cool grey?
#aba6a9 leans slightly toward a warm, dusty tone, avoiding the clinical feel often found in standard cool greys. Its subtle undertones make it versatile enough to ground brighter, more saturated color schemes without appearing flat or lifeless.
What colors pair well with #aba6a9 for UI design?
#aba6a9 works beautifully when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or alongside soft, muted blues to maintain a professional, clean interface. Use it as a base to let accent colors pop without competing for visual dominance.
Is #aba6a9 readable on white or black?
#aba6a9 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.