darkgray

#A5A0A6

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB165, 160, 166
CMYK1, 4, 0, 35
HSL290°, 3%, 64%
LAB66, 3, -2
Closest Library Match
neutral-40099% Match

Readability

2.56On WhiteFAIL
8.17On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #A5A0A6

The hexadecimal color code #A5A0A6 is a light, desaturated shade of Gray (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #A5A0A6 is comprised of 165 red, 160 green, and 166 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 290 degrees, a saturation of 3%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 449 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #A5A0A6.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind