#A8B3AE
Light Gray
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About #A8B3AE Light Gray
#A8B3AE is a light gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 168 red, 179 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 153°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 68%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #A8B3AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
153°
Hue
7%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Light Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A8B3AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A8B3AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A8B3AE on White
Contrast Ratio2.16:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#A8B3AE on Black
Contrast Ratio9.72:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A8B3AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A8B3AE |
| RGB | rgb(168, 179, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(153, 7%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 179, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 65.9%, 70.2%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 6%, 0%, 3%, 30% |
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