#ABABAA Hex Color
A stable and versatile ashy grey
#ababaa is an ashy, mid-tone grey that provides a stable foundation for UI and minimal design. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it serves as a highly legible background for dense typography. Use this hex code as a supporting tone rather than a dominant focal point, and pair it with vivid accents to prevent a washed-out appearance in your final layout.
Questions about #ababaa
What is #ababaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ababaa is rgb(171, 171, 170), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 33%.
How should I use #ababaa in web design?
Use #ababaa as a structural foundation for backgrounds or borders rather than a primary focal point. Its muted, ashy quality provides high legibility for dark text while preventing the stark, harsh appearance of pure white or light grey backgrounds.
Does #ababaa appear warm or cool?
Is #ababaa readable on white or black?
#ababaa has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.