#A8A08A
A light, muted orange closely aligning with Darkgray.
About #A8A08A
The precise color #A8A08A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 160, and 138.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 18% yellow, and 34% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8A08A
RGB168, 160, 138
HSL44.0°, 14.7%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 5%, 18%, 34%
HSV44.0°, 17.9%, 65.9%
LAB66.0, -0.9, 12.5
XYZ33.3, 35.3, 29.1
Decimal11051146
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8A08A;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8A08A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8A08A;
}