#A8AFB6
A light, muted neutral closely aligning with Darkgray.
About #A8AFB6
When working with digital screens, the color #A8AFB6 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkgray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 175 green, and 182 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 8% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8AFB6
RGB168, 175, 182
HSL210.0°, 8.8%, 68.6%
CMYK8%, 4%, 0%, 29%
HSV210.0°, 7.7%, 71.4%
LAB71.1, -1.1, -4.4
XYZ39.9, 42.4, 50.3
Decimal11055030
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.47:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8AFB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8AFB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8AFB6;
}