#A29FA4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A29FA4?

RGB(162, 159, 164), HSL(276.0, 2.7%, 63.3%), CMYK(1.2%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 35.7%).

Q: Does #A29FA4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.61:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A29FA4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 162, 159, 164, in HSL 276.0°, 2.7%, 63.3%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 9022 Pearl Light Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#A29FA4

RGB

162, 159, 164

HSL

276.0, 2.7%, 63.3%

HSV

276.0, 3.0%, 64.3%

CMYK

1.2%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.7065 0.0079 312.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 9022 Pearl Light Grey

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.