#A1A79F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1A79F?

RGB(161, 167, 159), HSL(105.0, 4.3%, 63.9%), CMYK(3.6%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 34.5%).

Q: Does #A1A79F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.46:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A1A79F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 167, 159, in HSL 105.0°, 4.3%, 63.9%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 34.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 9006 White Aluminium.

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Color Values

HEX

#A1A79F

RGB

161, 167, 159

HSL

105.0, 4.3%, 63.9%

HSV

105.0, 4.8%, 65.5%

CMYK

3.6%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 34.5%

OKLCH

0.7212 0.0132 137.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 9006 White Aluminium

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.