#AAA4AC

#AAA4AC

Color Values

HEX

#AAA4AC

RGB

170, 164, 172

HSL

285.0, 4.6%, 65.9%

HSV

285.0, 4.7%, 67.5%

CMYK

1.2%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.7262 0.0132 317.7

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: #AAA4AC;
color: #AAA4AC;
border-color: #AAA4AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AAA4AC?

RGB(170, 164, 172) · HSL(285.0, 4.6%, 65.9%) · CMYK(1.2%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 32.5%)

Does #AAA4AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AAA4AC?

Use 000000 text on a #AAA4AC background; contrast on black is 8.62:1.