#ACA8A5 Hex Color
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#aca8a5 is a muted, dusty grey with minimal chroma. Its low-contrast profile creates a stable, professional base that works well for UI backgrounds or architectural design. Because it is highly readable against black text, you can use it for small body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy for a sophisticated, grounded result that feels more intentional than standard white.
Questions about #aca8a5
What is #aca8a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aca8a5 is rgb(172, 168, 165), in HSL hsl(26, 4%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 33%.
How can I use #aca8a5 effectively in UI design?
Use #aca8a5 as a subtle background or border color to ground your interface without competing with primary content. Because it maintains high readability against black text, it works exceptionally well for small, secondary body copy or disabled UI states.
What colors pair well with #aca8a5?
Is #aca8a5 readable on white or black?
#aca8a5 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.