RAL 9006 White Aluminium

#A5A5A5

RAL color

White Aluminium (#A5A5A5) is a medium-light, cool neutral grey from the RAL Classic system, calibrated to match the natural anodised appearance of architectural aluminium profiles and window frames. Used universally in aluminium window systems, curtain walling, and facade components, it provides a clean, contemporary neutral that reads as a metallic white in context. The cool neutrality references the silvery, light-reflecting quality of the metal itself.

Color Values

HEX

#A5A5A5

RGB

165, 165, 165

HSL

0.0, 0.0%, 64.7%

HSV

0.0, 0.0%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.7219 0.0 89.9

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A5A5A5;
color: #A5A5A5;
border-color: #A5A5A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 400 #A3A3A3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5A5A5?

RGB(165, 165, 165) · HSL(0.0, 0.0%, 64.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A5A5A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A5A5A5?

Use 000000 text on a #A5A5A5 background; contrast on black is 8.53:1.